Joe Manchin: “The only alternative we have is the pass S. 2372 to try to create the balance that you all found in 2007.”

I will make a decision in January -- at the end of this year.

Let's see who's involved. Let's wait until we see who all the players are.

Lets put some respect back in and the dignity and decorum in the life of this great country of ours, lets be Americans first and put the -- put the country before the party.

I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned until 10 a.m. on Thursday, December 12; that following the prayer and pledge, the Journal of proceedings be approved to date, the morning hour be…