Joe Manchin actually said...

If you want to keep them at the same readiness level as an Active component, you have to spend more and more money.

Highlighting the financial implications of maintaining troop readiness.

03/04/2013

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There are an awful lot of states that have been heavy lifters for many, many years.

I wholeheartedly support your nomination and am very pleased to welcome you to our Committee.

You can see the political divide and how deep it is getting.

I would like all of us to take a moment to thank our Chairman--Chairwoman, if you would--for the great service to this Committee.