Joe Manchin actually said...

"We are going to get to the bottom of this, if it takes a long time. Why? Because we never want to see this happen again."

"The welfare of the Puerto Rico people, to rebuild the island, is my number one concern, but I will not stop making sure that the U.S. taxpayer is not gouged in this process."

"We have achieved this balance. It is time to permit the exploration and development."

"We think we can do things better but also find a balance."