Joe Manchin actually said...

"I just want to thank you all so much, and the concern that you have and bringing it to our attention."

"I truly believe that the security of the Nation depends on the independence that we have in our production of energy, from every State doing everything they can."

"What are the potential consequences to any of you there if it falls into the wrong hands, as far as our production?"

"We have to begin confronting those choices today."