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On the recordJanuary 20, 2016
If it was not for the Guard, I do not think the majority of the people in this country would even know the military.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Manchin emphasizes the importance of the National Guard in raising public awareness of military contributions.

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