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On the recordJuly 30, 2022
I'm just not going to be responsible for inflaming the inflation rates. I'm just not going to do it.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Senator Manchin explains his cautious approach to budget negotiations in light of inflation.

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