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“You had 42 blacks that ran on the Republican ticket this Cycle, 14 made of them made it to the general election and two of us made it to the House of Representatives. So I think that there is a new movement that needs to have a voice in the Congressional Black Caucus.”

Quote by Allen West

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Allen West, born on February 7, 1961, is a former United States Representative. He has had a distinguished career in both the military and political sectors, serving as a commanding officer in the Iraq War and holding various political positions. more

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