Joe Manchin: “I'm sure that you'll pass this bill. It is so badly needed in our great United States of America.”

You did not elect the comforter in chief. You elected a basically commander in chief, and he's hit the ground running.

I will make a decision in January -- at the end of this year.

No, no, I think what I'm understanding is the president made some adjustments today.

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 12; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be…