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Joe Manchin: “I do not believe that anyone is above the law and I do not think that there should be any acceptance of that principle.”

On the recordMay 20, 2013
I do not believe that anyone is above the law and I do not think that there should be any acceptance of that principle.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Manchin emphasizes the importance of accountability under the law.

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