Joe Manchin actually said...

the U.S. Senate has also not agreed to or been consulted on unilateral nuclear reductions.

the United States must have a strong deterrence that is effective in meeting its security needs and those of its allies.

the U.S. Senate did not consent to a goal of disarmament.

the administration may be on the verge of abandoning that approach, opting instead for a nuclear weapons policy focused on unilateral reduct...