Joe Manchin: “I refuse to believe that we cannot find a responsible and thoughtful solution to these fiscal challenges.”

We have accumulated the greatest amount of debt in the history of our country in the shortest period of time.

The way the parties have weaponized the political process today, they make it impossible to have a 'D' or an 'R' next to your name and speak to the other side.

I will make a decision in January -- at the end of this year.

West by God Virginia. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Blessed be West Virginia. ____________________