Joe Manchin actually said...

"People in my State and people from any energy producing State believes that they're up against a wall."

"I am proud to call her a fellow West Virginian, and I hope that the Committee will move to confirm her for the vacancy quickly."

"I am greatly honored to be able to join you today to introduce an exemplary candidate for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia."

"I would like to thank Senator Jay Rockefeller for recommending Judge Groh for this prestigious position."