Joe Manchin: “When things get tough, man, you have got to depend on someone, it is…”

On the recordMay 16, 2023

When things get tough, man, you have got to depend on someone, it is going to be the U.S. or ain't nobody coming.

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Democratic · West Virginia

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Emphasizing the U.S. as a reliable ally during crises.

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Joe Manchin: “When things get tough, man, you have got to depend on someone, it is going to be the U.S. or ain't nobody coming.”