Joe Manchin: “Who writes the specs? I mean, does the Government? I am sure we have spec writers. Right?”

If we don't do permitting, and we don't have permitting reform in America, we're not going to meet the challenges and be energy-independent.

It can't be this total political division. It's not my fault. It's your fault. It's their fault.

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

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