Jan 20, 2015
I was shocked that, in the first week in December of 2001, we had made the decision to go to war in Iraq.
Joe Manchin
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Joe Manchin is a United States Senator from West Virginia, serving since 2010. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously held the position of Governor of West Virginia from 2005 to 2010. Manchin is known for his centrist approach and has often positioned himself as a bridge between moderate Democrats and Republicans in the Senate. His legislative focus includes issues such as infrastructure, energy policy, and healthcare.
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Jan 20, 2015
It's a disgrace that we haven't been able to provide arms to the Ukrainians.
Jan 20, 2015
We should not make its road forward harder by suggesting that we see Ukraine's future as subject to Russia's veto.
Jan 20, 2015
The foundation of American leadership must remain what it has been for generations: our belief in the fundamental dignity and importance of every human being.
Jan 20, 2015
As President Eisenhower noted, the foundation of military strength is our economic strength.
Jan 20, 2015
As the President said last week, the question is not whether America should lead but how it should lead.
Jan 20, 2015
Congress should do two things now in reference to Iran: one, authorize increased sanctions now, with automatic implementation if talks are extended or fail; and, two, legislate ratification of any deal by the Senate.
Jan 20, 2015
All we accomplished in Afghanistan will be at risk, as it was in Iraq, if the troops are pulled out not based on the conditions on the ground.
Jan 20, 2015
The Senate Armed Services Committee is uniquely placed in our system of government to guide, oversee and ensure that we act strategically and morally.
Jan 20, 2015
This state of affairs is dangerous and unacceptable, and represents a failure to meet our most basic constitutional responsibility to provide for the common defense.
Jan 20, 2015
I think we should see them out and not take steps, which would destroy the negotiations.
Jan 20, 2015
We went ahead and signed it anyway, and it hasn't weakened the hand, but there have been extensions that we really don't know where we stand as far as the negotiations.
Jan 20, 2015
Should we have declared war on Iraq? And we went in and took him out. Is Iraq better, safer than it was before?
Jan 20, 2015
I believe we need to realistically conclude that Moscow is also willing to challenge the very existence of NATO.
Jan 20, 2015
It is a disgrace that, once again, we have refused to assist the people being oppressed, when all they ask for is the weapons to fight.
Jan 20, 2015
No foe in the field can wreck such havoc on our security that mindless sequestration is achieving.
Jan 20, 2015
American military power has always been vital to the sustainment of the liberal world order.
Dec 9, 2014
I urge all of the witnesses today, as well as policymakers in the next Congress, to act quickly to address cybersecurity concerns.
Dec 3, 2014
People that are harmed the most are those in the low end of the socioeconomic totem pole and the elderly and frail.
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