Joe Manchin actually said...

"I want now to touch on Chairman Wheeler's latest proposal to free consumers from having to pay annoying and excessive monthly rental fees for set-top boxes."

"Where have those days gone? And why do we still sit around and wait for the confirmation of Mrs. Rosenworcel?"

"That's why this Senator is fully supportive of the FCC's efforts to use its authority to give consumers relief."

"This is not a time to do that."