Joe Manchin actually said...

"I think you all realize the sensitivity of what we're dealing with here, trying to make sure that we give you what is needed to keep this safe and free."

"We have to have the political courage both in facing the budget for fiscal year 2013 and the threat of sequestration."

"it's that silence which needs to be corrected by the administration, frankly."

"If we accept it, we're not fulfilling our responsibility under the Constitution to provide for the common defense."