Joe Manchin actually said...

"Protecting lands like these across the United States should continue to be a priority for Congress which is why I am proud to co-sponsor a bill this Congress to both reauthorize and fully fund this im..."

"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."

"I hope that we can work together and find a solution."