Joe Manchin actually said...

"The coal miners in West Virginia... they're the salt of the earth; they're hard workers; they're patriotic people; they provide for their families."

"I made a commitment that day to not rest until we made every improvement necessary to our mine safety laws."

"I think that concludes our testimony this morning. I thank you both very, very much."

"The safety of West Virginia's coal miners is extremely important to me."