Joe Manchin: “I thank the Senator, and I appreciate it. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Massachusetts. Boston Marathon Bombing”

in a moment, I am going to be asking for unanimous consent to pass the EXPLORE Act, a package of outdoor recreation legislation. Let me just say this to you. This is something that we all agree on, both sides of this wonderful institution…

My observation, and recommendation from observation, would be, John, trust me, set yourself free and become an independent.

I will make a decision in January -- at the end of this year.

It can't be this total political division. It's not my fault. It's your fault. It's their fault.