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On the recordOctober 6, 2021
My concern with Mr. Manchin is not so much what his views are. I disagree with him. But it is that it is wrong. It is really not playing fair that one or two people think that they could be able to stop what 48 members of the Democratic caucus want, what the American people want, what the President of the United States wants.
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Bernie Sanders
Independent · Vermont
Source
msnbc.com

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Bernie Sanders expresses concern about Joe Manchin's ability to block the Democratic agenda despite majority support.

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