Joe Manchin actually said...

I support the President's policy that while the United States does not take sides over competing claims, the United States opposes any and a...

So I would hope it does not become a political vote, if you will.

I am a strong supporter of bringing our troops home from Afghanistan as quickly as possible so we can focus on rebuilding America.

the importance of taking care of people, which will always remain the most important asset in our military.