Joe Manchin actually said...

"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."

"I am not sure that Congress can ever completely legislate away the irresponsibility."

"I want to thank Senators Rockefeller and Manchin, Congressmen Rahall, Capito and Governor Earl Ray Tomblin for their assistance during this crisis."