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Joe Manchin: I think if -- Margaret, let me just say, if I can say this to you. They know how independent I am.

On the recordDecember 18, 2022
I think if -- Margaret, let me just say, if I can say this to you. They know how independent I am.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Discussing his independent stance within the Democratic Party.

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