Joe Manchin actually said...

"could you comment on child abuse in the military, and commit to working on that issue with me?"

"I applauded Secretary Hagel when he ordered a 20 percent cut to the staff of military headquarters."

"What weapon systems or modernization programs are at risk, if full sequestration continues into 2014 and beyond?"

"I'm concerned that the AVF has isolated those that serve from the rest of the country."