Joe Manchin actually said...

"I think it is important that we attempt to maintain a military-to-military relationship, an effective military-to-military relationship, with our Russian counterparts."

"I have spoken many times about the lack of an audit. The only agency in the Federal Government that we do not audit is the Pentagon."

"My assessment today, Senator, is that Russia presents the greatest threat to our national security."

"If you want to talk about a nation that could pose an existential threat to the United States, I would have to point to Russia."