Joe Manchin actually said...

"In a regional effort as mentioned by Senator Manchin, the Governors of West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Ohio signed a regional cooperation agreement."

"Coal and natural gas are going to continue to be a critical part of our energy mix in our economy for decades to come."

"if you want to know how we feel in West Virginia, we feel like a returning Vietnam veteran."

"It is no secret that West Virginia has been economically challenged recently."