Joe Manchin: “This fulfills the pledge made by President Bush, as well as President Obama.”

No, no, I think what I'm understanding is the president made some adjustments today.

Let me just say that I think what happened is we have a bill that is hard to vote against. It really is. And I understand why there were 73 Senators who voted for it. Senator Cruz has had this and worked diligently for many years on this…

We’re trying to get a person who can be committed to — and totally committed to – being an independent with an independent voice.

I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs be discharged from further consideration of H.R. 5301 and the Senate proceed to its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will…