Joe Manchin actually said...

"Compromise isn't a bad word. You understand that improving good governance, the economy, and the environment is not a zero-sum game."

"Let me tell you one thing, if some of us could bring our heads of our caseworkers in our States and bring them to sit with you."

"Well, Colonel, I look forward to voting for you and supporting you and helping you in any way we can our mission."

"I think what needs to be considered here is that--I can just tell you what our staff feels like, and the caseworkers."