Joe Manchin actually said...

"the U.S. Senate has also not agreed to or been consulted on unilateral nuclear reductions."

"the administration may be on the verge of abandoning that approach, opting instead for a nuclear weapons policy focused on unilateral reductions."

"the United States must have a strong deterrence that is effective in meeting its security needs and those of its allies."

"the U.S. Senate did not consent to a goal of disarmament."