Joe Manchin actually said...

"EPA's obstruction of mining permits and this rule from OSM threatens the very existence of the coal industry."

"Congress must act to restrain the OSM and the EPA."

"I call on you to restore balance in the federal government--to reign in the out-of-control EPA and OSM."

"I think there's a better way that we could save some of those plants, giving dependable, reliable and affordable energy."