Joe Manchin said "We want to make sure that we are able to do the job you need for our country, and we need somebody to help rattle the cages with us." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordApril 15, 2015

We want to make sure that we are able to do the job you need for our country, and we need somebody to help rattle the cages with us.

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Manchin emphasizes the need for support in fulfilling energy production needs.

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