We've always been supportive of [foreign military sales] but I think we can up our game a little bit. . . . Maybe in some cases take a look at taking a little bit more risk than we've been willing to take in the past.
Joe Manchin: “We've always been supportive of [foreign military sales] but I think we can up our game a little bit. . . . Maybe in…”
On the recordFebruary 8, 2012
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Manchin advocates for increased foreign military sales to enhance U.S. military procurement.
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