Joe Manchin actually said...

"I support the President's policy that while the United States does not take sides over competing claims, the United States opposes any and all forms of coercion to resolve disputes or apply pressure."

"If confirmed, I commit to looking at this issue and providing informed recommendations to senior leadership of the Department of the Navy regarding the efficient and effective allocation of resources ..."

"Mr. Rymer, today, DOD is the only Federal agency that still cannot pass an audit."

"Why don't they just shut this thing off? Why is it still burning?"