Joe Manchin: “Thanks to Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ocasio-Cortez, and all who have worked on this bill.”

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

My observation, and recommendation from observation, would be, John, trust me, set yourself free and become an independent.

We’re trying to get a person who can be committed to — and totally committed to – being an independent with an independent voice.

They don't believe in these extreme causes and going to the extreme mats and fighting each other and hating the other side.