Joe Manchin actually said...

The system puts the future plans on hold, creates unnecessary stress, and most likely contributes to the high unemployment rates.

I believe that we could cut back drastically, even if sequestration kicked in, from the contracting services and still strengthen our milita...

We can cut spending, too, sir.

we also ought to have a Republican alternative, if there is one, so we can see exactly what the options are in that regard.