Joe Manchin actually said...

"So, basically, as we usually do in America, we reward you for bad behavior."

"I hear more people complaining about people using these funds for illicit purposes versus legitimate purposes."

"I am supportive of targeting funds to unserved areas, and, you know, that is important."

"You will be more--if it is capped and you only have a certain amount of money to work with, you are going to be much more efficient and effective with it."