Joe Manchin actually said...

"I think there's a better way that we could save some of those plants, giving dependable, reliable and affordable energy."

"Protecting our water is far more important than money, power and politics."

"West Virginia's coal miners, the bravest workers in world, should be confident about their future, enjoying the fruits of their hard work."

"These impacts are entirely inconsistent with the mandate Congress gave OSM in the Surface Mining Act and unacceptable to any type of economic development and job creation for my home State."