Joe Manchin actually said...

"So that means consumers in West Virginia and around the country are going to be held hostage? Is that fair?"

"They made a decision because of reimbursement that they couldn't recoup the cost."

"Can anybody explain to me the price spike and the gouging that went on during this Polar Vortex and what the people in West Virginia are going to get hit with their bills?"

"This has been extremely interesting. It's something we've been looking forward for a long time."