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On the recordSeptember 30, 2021
I brought the 1.5 as you’ve seen, I think by now. The 1.5 was always done from my heart. Basically, what we could do not jeopardize, not jeopardize our economy. I’ve never been a liberal in any way, shape or form. I have voted pretty consistently all my whole life. I don’t fold any of them who believe that they are much more progressive and much more liberal. God bless them. And all they need to do is we have to elect more I guess for them to get there’s a lot more liberals.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia
Source
msnbc.com

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Joe Manchin explains his position on the proposed spending bill, emphasizing his moderate stance and concerns about the economy.

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