Joe Manchin actually said...

"Can we help you help yourself? Can we give you some flexibility? Are there some restrictions and regulations that we can ease up on?"

"Most of our assets are being purchased by foreign countries."

"Most States have a budget balance amendment, and I want to know what your thoughts would be for this Federal Government."

"We are taking these severe cuts. We are making these tough votes. But we do not see anything coming from Washington."