Joe Manchin said "The biggest mistake we made is not understanding the reach of time and the resilience of those who are our adversaries." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 19, 2016

The biggest mistake we made is not understanding the reach of time and the resilience of those who are our adversaries.

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Democratic · West Virginia

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Manchin reflects on past military strategies and the resilience of adversaries.

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