Joe Manchin: “Have you talked to the local citizens? Have you really sat down with the people that live and operate there everyday?”

in a moment, I am going to be asking for unanimous consent to pass the EXPLORE Act, a package of outdoor recreation legislation. Let me just say this to you. This is something that we all agree on, both sides of this wonderful institution…

We’re trying to get a person who can be committed to — and totally committed to – being an independent with an independent voice.

I will make my political decision in December, whatever it may be.

West by God Virginia. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Blessed be West Virginia. ____________________