Political Quotes

On the recordMay 26, 2021
I’m not ready to destroy our government. I’m not ready destroying our government. No. I think that they will come together. Perhaps you have to have faith there’s ten good people.
Said by
Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Manchin expresses reluctance to break the filibuster despite pressure to support the January 6th commission.

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