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Joe Manchin: I firmly believe that Congress should have a say in that agreement and what is a result.

On the recordJanuary 20, 2015
I firmly believe that Congress should have a say in that agreement and what is a result.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizes the importance of Congressional involvement in negotiations.

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