Joe Manchin said "So basically, whatever relationship you had with that nation, you could be a little easier on one and tougher on another." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 11, 2017

So basically, whatever relationship you had with that nation, you could be a little easier on one and tougher on another.

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Democratic · West Virginia

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Manchin expresses concern over inconsistent sanctions based on relationships with nations.

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