Joe Manchin actually said...

"If we had the ability to put those cuts in the areas that we thought we could most handle the risk and take the force structure adjustments that we needed to, I think that would be certainly a benefit..."

"the sequestration is taking on a whole new life of its own."

"Just on face value it doesn't make like it's a good business arrangement."

"We want to apologize. Senator Wicker and I were both together at a briefing that we attended and we appreciate your understanding."