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Joe Manchin: “You need to speak truth to power, but basically hold people accountable.”

On the recordApril 1, 2023
You need to speak truth to power, but basically hold people accountable.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia

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Advocating for accountability in government and adherence to agreed-upon legislation.

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