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On the recordAugust 11, 2020
I am ecstatic. As you know, I'm the father of three daughters. I have been saying what a plus it would be to have an African-American woman on the ticket. I just believe that we are breaking ground here in such a way that every single person in this country, irrespective of gender or color, will be very proud for making this kind of break through.
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Jim Clyburn
Democratic · South Carolina
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Clyburn expresses his excitement about having an African-American woman on the presidential ticket.

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