Joe Manchin actually said...

"the Democratic majority in Congress, along with President Obama, has taken action in recent years to improve our Black Lung system."

"When we tried to pass a reasonable piece of legislation--the Byrd bill--to strengthen our mine safety laws... we were blocked by the coal industry and their allies in Congress."

"The Administration should be commended for taking this major step forward."

"I can't help but believe that greed and the desire to reap large profits lead some coal companies to fight against miners and the government."