Jim Clyburn said "It was the work of a man using his position and his power to simply do the right thing." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMarch 5, 2012

It was the work of a man using his position and his power to simply do the right thing.

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Democratic · South Carolina

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Clyburn praises Payne's dedication to helping others over political self-interest.

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