On the recordSeptember 21, 2011
Perhaps the greatest insult of all is that, in spite of the blood and treasure that we have invested in Afghanistan, we are still not their preferred partner of future economic growth projects.
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congress.govJoe Manchin: “Perhaps the greatest insult of all is that, in spite of the blood and treasure that we have invested in Afghanistan, we…”
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Manchin expresses frustration over Afghanistan favoring other nations for economic projects.
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