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Jim Clyburn

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James Enos Clyburn, commonly known as Jim Clyburn, is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 6th congressional district since 1993. A member of the Democratic Party, he has held significant leadership roles, including serving as the House Majority Whip since 2019. Clyburn is known for his advocacy on issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights, reflecting the needs of his constituents in a predominantly African American district.

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Feb 9, 1999

Mr. Clyburn. Mr. Chairman, if I may, I want to say to Bob Livingston how much I have enjoyed his guidance.

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Feb 9, 1999

But I would say, Mr. Chairman, I would like to see you back here, but I would rather it be as a Republican in the Democratic administration.

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Dec 1, 1997

Let me begin by associating myself with the statement made earlier today by the gentleman from Illinois (Mr

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Jul 31, 1996

2 years and you are out is not a bad proposition in and of itself, but in this bill it relies on that tried-and-true adage if you give a man a fish you may feed him for a day, if you teach a man how to fish he may feed himself for a…

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Mar 6, 1995

I wanted to point out just one thing that she talked about. It is kind of interesting, but she mentioned that affirmative action, especially the goals and timetables part of it, got started under a Republican administration, under Richard…

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