Joe Manchin actually said...

It is so important to know the chronology of this law signed by Harry Truman.

It's my view that Congress ought to protect the promise that you don't take away pension benefits that American workers have earned.

There is not a more proud, patriotic group of people than the men and women who mine the coal.

The Miners Protection Act is a fix. It is a fix that works not only the miners, but for America.