Joe Manchin actually said...

"The visit to the Bakken really reaffirms my support for tapping the potential of natural gas."

"I want you to know I am going to be vigilant about that provision because if you don't enforce it, you get front and center into something you and I totally agree on which is shouldn't be picking winn..."

"We have tried to make significant efforts to address the very legitimate concerns that your constituencies are bringing up."

"I appreciate you coming and speaking to me directly. I do appreciate that. I'm considering everything we spoke about."