Joe Manchin actually said...

"Timber production from these forests are critical to the state's economy, but they are equally important for providing clean water, outdoor recreation, hunting, fishing and many other uses."

"So you do not pick any one of the programs within your jurisdiction as far as one you are going to that you think has the most return and the most good for the people?"

"It is a mistake to assume that the only funding options we have are between land acquisition and maintenance."

"In the great State of West Virginia we know the importance of protecting our public lands."