Joe Manchin actually said...

"I also want to express my appreciation to you for holding this hearing and to Senators FLAKE, MCCAIN, CRAPO, RISCH, and HELLER for introducing this important and timely piece of legislation."

"Some people have also argued the bill is worse than current law. That is just another cheap attempt to try and distort the tireless work that Senator Lautenberg gave to the bill."

"The Forest Jobs and Recreation Act enjoys broad, bi-partisan support from across the state."

"This is a very important bill for southern New Mexico and, frankly, an important bill for our national security."