Joe Manchin: “For our troops, for the force, the consequences are very real and very personal.”

in a moment, I am going to be asking for unanimous consent to pass the EXPLORE Act, a package of outdoor recreation legislation. Let me just say this to you. This is something that we all agree on, both sides of this wonderful institution…

Lets put some respect back in and the dignity and decorum in the life of this great country of ours, lets be Americans first and put the -- put the country before the party.

No, no, I think what I'm understanding is the president made some adjustments today.

We’re trying to get a person who can be committed to — and totally committed to – being an independent with an independent voice.