I can't again overemphasize the sense of urgency I feel and my commitment to doing everything possible to change what's in effect is an internal intra-government set of regulations that hamstrings us from all of the potential advances in national security and products and services and economic growth that would come from a liberalization of ITAR.
Manchin emphasizes urgency in reforming regulations that hinder national security and economic growth.
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We’re trying to get a person who can be committed to — and totally committed to – being an independent with an independent voice.
They don't believe in these extreme causes and going to the extreme mats and fighting each other and hating the other side.
The pledge is simply this: that you remain independent and not be part of the Democrat or Republican system.
My observation, and recommendation from observation, would be, John, trust me, set yourself free and become an independent.
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