September 14, 2002--Vice President Al Gore, House Democratic Leader Dick Gephardt, Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle, and Sen. Joe Lieberman were all seated at front tables. Above, Gore talked with DNC chair Terry McAuliffe's wife.  Below, he stepped out on the stage to deliver his speech.  The dinner is the crowning event of the CBCF's annual legislative conference.

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