Political Quotes

Joe Manchin: It is a disgrace that, once again, we have refused to assist the people being oppressed, when all they ask for is the…

On the recordJanuary 20, 2015
It is a disgrace that, once again, we have refused to assist the people being oppressed, when all they ask for is the weapons to fight.
Said by
Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Manchin criticizes the lack of support for oppressed people, specifically regarding Ukraine.

Share

More from Joe Manchin

Jun 6, 2026

We have accumulated the greatest amount of debt in the history of our country in the shortest period of time.

cbsnews.com
Dec 18, 2024

I ask unanimous consent to enter into a colloquy with my friend, Senator Cruz from Texas. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Ossoff). Without objection, it is so ordered. H.R. 82

govinfo.gov
Mar 5, 2025

The greatest thing a person can have in life is the respect and dignity of a job, to take care of yourself and support your family.

transcripts.cnn.com
Jul 1, 2026

My observation, and recommendation from observation, would be, John, trust me, set yourself free and become an independent.

washingtonexaminer.com

Other voices in this conversation