Joe Manchin actually said...

We are at a crossroads in our Nation's history.

I would urge the President to listen to the advice of our military commanders and to maintain the necessary presence of U.S. forces in Iraq.

Admiral Mullen, you yourself have stated that the President's plan would incur more risk than you had been prepared to accept.

This isn't an economy that can function on its own in any way. It's an economy that is entirely fueled by American tax dollars.