Joe Manchin actually said...

"Unfortunately, the President's budget request both includes a small cut to OSHA and shifts their focus away from enforcement and inspections."

"How do you intend to encourage the environment in which mine safety inspectors and mine employees are encouraged to speak up about violations?"

"The underlying premise of MSHA's mission is to prevent minor fatalities and accidents."

"If you are focusing--I mean, it looks like your shift is focusing away from enforcement and inspections. How would it be safer?"