Joe Manchin actually said...

"I'm just trying to get you in a position to clean up for the sake of the country and the sake of Alaska a horrible environmental problem that's not your fault."

"I'm sure you are pleased you have both of your Senators, the Democrat and the Republican supporting this."

"Right."

"That's not government's role. We're supposed to be a partnership, an ally, not an adversary and an enemy."