Joe Manchin said "I think we're in the--to model--to borrow a President Reagan term, 'trust but verify' mode." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordSeptember 28, 2015

I think we're in the--to model--to borrow a President Reagan term, 'trust but verify' mode.

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Democratic · West Virginia

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Manchin emphasizes skepticism regarding the effectiveness of agreements with China.

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