Joe Manchin: “Energy security. We have to have fossil. We do it better and cleaner than anywhere in the world.”

in a moment, I am going to be asking for unanimous consent to pass the EXPLORE Act, a package of outdoor recreation legislation. Let me just say this to you. This is something that we all agree on, both sides of this wonderful institution…

Lets put some respect back in and the dignity and decorum in the life of this great country of ours, lets be Americans first and put the -- put the country before the party.

West by God Virginia. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Blessed be West Virginia. ____________________

The pledge is simply this: that you remain independent and not be part of the Democrat or Republican system.