Joe Manchin actually said...

"Well, how can I in good conscience vote for a bill that proposes, massive expansion to social programs when vital programs like Social Security and Medicare face insolvency, as more of the real detail..."

"I`ve worked in good faith for three months, in the past three months with President Biden, Leader Schumer, Speaker Pelosi, and my colleagues, on the reconciliation bill. And I will continue to do so f..."

"I for one won`t support a multitrillion bill without greater clarity about why Congress chooses to ignore the serious effects of inflation. And debt, that has on our economy and existing government."

"As we work through the text of the legislation, I would hope all of us will continue to deal in good faith and do what is right for the future of the American people."