Joe Manchin: “I think the uncertainty of a military service and the constant…”

On the recordJanuary 27, 2015

I think the uncertainty of a military service and the constant discussion of reducing the military budget is going to have an effect, I think, on reenlistment potentially and recruitment.

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Joe Manchin

Democratic · West Virginia

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Manchin expresses concerns about military budget cuts affecting recruitment and retention.

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