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On the recordJanuary 20, 2016
I think it is very important for servicemembers to feel that expressions of their sincerely held conscience, moral principles, or religious beliefs are accommodated and protected by DOD.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia

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Manchin advocates for the accommodation of servicemembers' religious beliefs.

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