Joe Manchin actually said...

The Bowles-Simpson plan outlined some cost-savings measures for defense that have not been acted upon.

Manchin highlights unimplemented cost-saving measures from the Bowles-Simpson plan.

11/06/2013

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We are at a crossroads in our Nation's history.

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Admiral Mullen, you yourself have stated that the President's plan would incur more risk than you had been prepared to accept.