Howard Griffith actually said...

"We need to reclaim the abandoned mine lands in a way that both supports economic development and helps us transition from an economy that was built on coal."

"One of the top priorities that I have is the adequate need for funding of coal communities in Virginia and throughout Appalachia."

"Landowner's rights have to be respected."

"Whenever you can bring Tim Kaine from his side of the political spectrum and Morgan Griffith from my side of the political spectrum together, you have done something."