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Joe Manchin: I am optimistic that we can work together on a bipartisan basis.

On the recordFebruary 13, 2013
I am optimistic that we can work together on a bipartisan basis.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia

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Manchin expresses hope for bipartisan cooperation in Congress.

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