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Joe Manchin: “I think when all of us take a moment to talk about Memorial Day, we can talk about that sacrifice those soldiers made so…”

On the recordMay 16, 2017
I think when all of us take a moment to talk about Memorial Day, we can talk about that sacrifice those soldiers made so that all of us who are here today, living and enjoying the freedoms of the United States of America, realize that, in large part and measure, that was paid for by singular American efforts who volunteered on our behalf, sacrificed their lives, and died for our freedom and our ability.
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Joe Manchin
Democratic · West Virginia

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Reflecting on the sacrifices of soldiers for American freedoms.

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