On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
In the 21st century, the strength and appeal of our ideas and moral principles will be as important as our military might to America's leadership in the world.
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congress.govJoe Manchin: “In the 21st century, the strength and appeal of our ideas and moral principles will be as important as our military…”
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Manchin argues for the significance of moral principles in U.S. global leadership.
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