Joe Manchin actually said...

"It is important that we take a step back and assess the current state of our military force and the threats that we face at home and abroad."

"What allowed us to do that was air supremacy, the ability to project power onto land. That is increasingly challenged now."

"Are you having a problem or the same problem that the Air Force is having? I am just trying to find out if there is a way we can help each other."

"What kind of bonuses are you giving?"