Joe Manchin actually said...

"If we stay on the present course, I fear the FCC's actions to promote set-top box competition would be tied up in court and hamstrung for years."

"I want now to touch on Chairman Wheeler's latest proposal to free consumers from having to pay annoying and excessive monthly rental fees for set-top boxes."

"That's why this Senator is fully supportive of the FCC's efforts to use its authority to give consumers relief."

"It reminds me of an old phrase on Capitol Hill, never count on a Democrat to hold their vote."