Joe Manchin actually said...

"My bottom line is that we have an enormous national interest in prioritizing the de-escalation of this conflict, even over other important objectives."

"we are no longer faced with the terrible choice between using military force to set back the program for a couple of years."

"This is a transactional relationship, not a transformational one."

"the implementation of the Iran nuclear agreement last week buys valuable time and presents a real opportunity if we use that time wisely."