“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
““After years of effort, my bill to cap insulin at $35 a month for everyone is one step closer to becoming law,””

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On the recordMay 9, 2018
If we are not able to own natural resources, coal or gas deposits in China, China should not be able to buy and own that in our country.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia
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Manchin emphasizes the need for reciprocity in trade regarding natural resources.

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