James Clyburn actually said...

He showed how compassion, courage, and willingness to find common ground can drive positive change.

He helped make real the possibility of our Nation's first African American President--and first African American Attorney General.

We are united by our gratitude--for Congressman Payne's enduring contributions, his many sacrifices, and his inspiring achievements.

He was a determined enemy: of poverty; of violence and cruelty toward children; of obstacles to prosperity; of war; and of human rights abus...