Marc Basnight
Marc Basnight
Marc Basnightserved as a Democratic member of the North Carolina State Senate, representing the 1st District, from 1984 through his resignation just before the start of what would have been his 14th term in 2011. His district included constituents in Beaufort, Camden, Currituck, Dare, Hyde, Pasquotank, Tyrrell, and Washington counties...
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Ham was a great senator and a great North Carolinian, but first and foremost he was a great American. He was the most special among us and he will be missed - God gave us the greatest when he gave us Ham.
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Sen. Thomas' diligence and energy will be missed in the Senate chambers and I wish he and his family the best.
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He could debate an issue more articulately than anyone I've seen in my 22 years in the Senate.
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Like your income tax schedule that you pay based on your ability, this is the amount you pay based on your ability.
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We've had that shortage for a long time. It's the most important thing before us.