Joe Manchin actually said...

"In my little state of West Virginia, as you know, we depend an awful lot on rail to move a lot of our coal and our product."

"An efficient and effective freight rail system is also critical to the success of our Nation's energy and agriculture industries."

"I remain concerned that the rate challenges processed at the STB is prohibitively expensive and time-consuming."

"At risk is the ability the States have always had to make the decision about their electricity generation."