Joe Manchin: “Admiral Mullen said at the same hearing that the July 2011 date 'has given the Afghans a sense of urgency that they…”

We’re trying to get a person who can be committed to — and totally committed to – being an independent with an independent voice.

Let's see who's involved. Let's wait until we see who all the players are.

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

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 12; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be…