Joe Manchin actually said...

"I believe very strongly they are truly the greatest ally and the only ally we have in that part of the world."

"I share the concern of our senior military leaders that fiscal constraints will affect the very necessary programs needed to support the families of our servicemembers."

"Mr. Rymer, today, DOD is the only Federal agency that still cannot pass an audit."

"If confirmed, I commit to looking at this issue and providing informed recommendations to senior leadership of the Department of the Navy regarding the efficient and effective allocation of resources ..."