Joe Manchin actually said...

"Energy conservation is the key cost savings tool for the Federal Government and it is important that the relevant regulations and standards are consistent, ambitious and effective."

"But particulates is their biggest problem right now. They cannot breathe."

"But I mean, do you agree that, basically, to be energy-independent you should be able to not depend on any import at all to run your energy sector?"

"I understand that people are very much concerned that India will throw caution to the wind as far as the environment is concerned."