Today, Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke became Secretary of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) for the 112th Congress. She released the following statement:

“I am honored and humbled to be a part of the Congressional Black Caucus leadership as the Caucus’s Secretary. I look forward to working under the leadership of our new Chairman, Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver. I am confident that going into the 112th Congress, the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) will forge forward to expand our vigilance on all issues impacting minority communities and our collective constituencies. I pledge as CBC Secretary to do everything in my power to achieve our collective goals and aspirations.”

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