Joe Manchin actually said...

"Absolutely, I will always give my honest assessment with complete integrity of the intelligence process."

"For many West Virginia families, coal mining is a way of life and we must arm the Federal Government with the necessary resources to ensure safety standards are met and our brave miners face less risk..."

"The underlying premise of MSHA's mission is to prevent minor fatalities and accidents."

"I envision employment opportunities locally, state-wide and regionally that will reinvigorate our West Virginia workforce and our economy."