Joe Manchin actually said...

"For Europe, the U.S. defense strategy reaffirms the lasting strategic importance of the transatlantic partnership with the United States."

"Today, I can announce that the United States will make a new commitment to the security of our NATO partners by reinvigorating our contribution to the NATO Response Force that we value so much."

"the United States does not have a greater ally in the Middle East than Israel."

"I truly believe that you are serious about reforming the DOD budget. Can you tell me--where is the common sense when contractors make so much more than our very own Secretary of Defense?"