Joe Manchin actually said...

The reality is that the administration's overtures to Iran have only exacerbated these tensions and deepened feelings of suspicion and alien...

We must vigorously confront malign Iranian activity in the region.

How do we keep the separation of the civilian oversight, as we do, which is unbelievable, and I am glad we do.

He can encourage. He can persuade, but he cannot compel.