Joe Manchin actually said...

"I think that the bill recently introduced by Senators Manchin, Boxer and Rockefeller would take a major step in that direction to force somebody to deal with that situation at the State level."

"We are always reluctant to preempt local government."

"By requiring EPA to establish minimum acceptable standards by which the states will be held accountable, we can significantly reduce the risk of similar problems in the future."

"I am a mother and a grandmother. I live in the Kanawha Valley. I understand the fear and trepidation and anger the people feel because I feel it too."