Joe Manchin: “I was frankly surprised by your answer, Director Clapper.”

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

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.

I will make my political decision in December, whatever it may be.

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