Joe Manchin actually said...

"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."

"Let me be clear, Frank Lautenberg, a champion of public health, safety and the environment, a lion of the Senate, negotiated the agreement before you because he knew it was time to fix this broken sys..."

"I want to thank both of you, Senator Vitter and Madam Chairman, for allowing me to speak. And also for committing to continue on Frank Lautenberg's work."

"West Virginians have good reason to be concerned that we are able to maintain a level of independence in the evaluation process."