Joe Manchin actually said...

"I think you all can understand our frustration, especially in West Virginia, and what we go through every day with our own government."

"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."

"As West Virginians, we have a lot of sympathy for Alaska trying to do all they can to provide energy for this great country and then being treated like a second class citizen."

"I think that's what the senator from Alaska--all of us--just work with us. We'll be the best partner you've ever had."