Joe Manchin actually said...

"It doesn't make it harder for me. I understand this is not the most honorable profession. It's a shame to say that."

"My purpose is, is to have progressive movements to where we're doing something, that helps the economy, that helps the people, helps security."

"This has been a tremendous win for the West Virginia."

"I give everybody credit. I think you said it well. I've been listening to what you've been saying. And I think you hit it – you just nailed it. Both sides had to come together."