Joe Manchin actually said...

"I hope we can set partisan politics aside and pass a bill with meaningful investments that support fair access to quality education for all students."

"The Upward Bound program... has been such a wonderful program, helped so many kids in my State of West Virginia."

"Let me reiterate that for you and for my colleagues: student loan forgiveness, as it's currently being considered and discussed, would largely benefit those who do not truly need it."

"I would hope you all would look at that seriously about using the one tool you have, which is the money that goes to them if they are going to use it to protect our children."