Joe Manchin actually said...

"It's a glaring problem for American policy in the Middle East when we are openly feuding with our strongest partner."

"I don't think it's impossible, but it would depend on a strong and assertive and self-confident American President at the time."

"But, if we cannot control it in the military--and, if the VA, Medicaid, and Medicare would not be dispensing opiates like M&Ms..."

"The United States should reaffirm publicly that we have vital national interests in the Persian Gulf and that we will use military force, if necessary, to defend them."