Political Quotes

On the recordJune 20, 2021
I'm not ready to destroy our government. I'm not willing to destroy our government. No. I think that they will come together.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Joe Manchin expresses his reluctance to eliminate the filibuster, emphasizing the need for government stability.

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