Joe Manchin actually said...

"We have tried to make significant efforts to address the very legitimate concerns that your constituencies are bringing up."

"Thank you Chairman Wyden and Ranking Member Murkowski for holding this hearing today on the political status of Puerto Rico."

"I strongly believe that protective language is in place or that stronger language can be forged that will protect existing programs and allow the program to move forward for the rest of us."

"I also want to express my appreciation to you for holding this hearing and to Senators FLAKE, MCCAIN, CRAPO, RISCH, and HELLER for introducing this important and timely piece of legislation."