Joe Manchin: “So we have all come to that agreement--Democrats and Republicans--no profit in debt reduction. It should go to lowering…”

My observation, and recommendation from observation, would be, John, trust me, set yourself free and become an independent.

We need to do permitting reform in America, we're not going to meet the challenges and be energy-independent.

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…

We’re trying to get a person who can be committed to — and totally committed to – being an independent with an independent voice.