Joe Manchin actually said...

"Each time the citizen soldiers performed flawlessly and never failed to respond to or accomplish a mission."

"I have been a big supporter of the Bowles-Simpson approach to getting our finances in order."

"I was not supportive of using military force in Syria, but I am interested in understanding the financial impact of this crisis during a time of sequestration."

"I'm concerned that the AVF has isolated those that serve from the rest of the country."