Joe Manchin actually said...

"However the last 2 years the Forest Service has worked diligently with USDA, the Department of the Interior, Sealaska, the Alaska Delegation, members of staff of the committee and others, in particula..."

"I understand that many of these bills have considerable support and are non-controversial while others are more complicated."

"The validity of the underlying purpose of the bill has been confirmed through many iterations of the legislative process."

"I'd also like to thank Senator Barrasso for his willingness to work with us and for the changes he's already made in the bill in response to our previous concerns."