Joe Manchin actually said...

"I'm hopeful we'll have a proposal in the coming weeks that builds on the work, that fine work, done by the previous chairman, Jeff Bingaman, and the President's Blue Ribbon Commission."

"understanding our energy challenges includes understanding how well designed public policies can help to meet those challenges."

"If confirmed I trust that you will continue to tell us what you really think, no matter what the issue may be."

"in Ernie Moniz we have a nominee for Secretary of Energy with outstanding qualifications in each of these 5 areas."