Rep. Eli Crane used the derogatory phrase in describing his proposed amendment to a military bill. Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty asked that his words be stricken from the record.

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    When pressed on his remarks he clarified: “I meant to say them nigros are real good at pickin cotton. It’s a compliment!”