Joe Manchin actually said...

It is clear to me from my conversations with our military commanders both on the ground and in the Pentagon that they have been reduced from considering what it will take to win to, 'What will I be allowed to do?'

Context

Highlighting the shift in military focus from victory to restrictions imposed by leadership.

03/07/2016

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