Joe Manchin actually said...

I did not see an improvement over the 5-year lapse that I had been, 2006 to 2011. I saw deterioration.

Manchin reflects on his experiences in Afghanistan, noting a lack of progress.

03/21/2012

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we are concerned about is, it is mammoth for you all I know that

disproportionate number of our military come from those small towns in West Virginia and Iowa.

Well, let me just say, in closing, I sincerely--in my lifetime I have never seen anyone has as much knowledge as you, and as much experience...

a disproportionate contribution that speaks to our military.