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Joe Manchin: How do we balance a desire not to provide an economic lifeline to a Communist regime but still ensure that we're…

On the recordOctober 17, 2011
How do we balance a desire not to provide an economic lifeline to a Communist regime but still ensure that we're prepared for any oil spills that may happen?
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia

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Manchin questions the challenge of balancing economic concerns with environmental preparedness regarding Cuba.

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