Joe Manchin: “I have been a big supporter of the Bowles-Simpson approach to getting our finances in order.”

We’re trying to build a true independent network.

We’re not trying to start another party.

I will make a decision in January -- at the end of this year.

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…