Joe Manchin

They actually sat down and helped us write a good bill.

West Virginia must make sure that we manage this resource responsibly in a way that not only allows the State to obtain the maximum economic benefit, but protects our clean air and water.

What happens if you all don't agree?

We'll be asking the same questions to our State panels too, but that's something you would work with them on?

I think we've taken action in that regard.

How many air pollutants are we getting from them that should be taken care of?

I appreciate all of your candor. I hope this has been informative for all of you.

I think our citizens have spoken loudly and clearly that they want a bill. We owe them that bill.

West Virginia is in a 'unique position of strength' with this resource.

With the decline in the coal industry, the people that work in that industry right now, the jobs that we're providing in the coal industry.

I can't speak specifically whether the tax credit in--the downstream to the spin off industries that you're talking about.

West Virginians are the hardest workers in the world. I've always said that we're not looking for a handout. We're looking for a work permit.

Senator Manchin has talked about what the development and the jobs that can be created.

That's what we're after, Congressman. It's not meant to be a punitive thing by any measure.

Do you all set the rules or oversee basically how the well is drilled to make sure it's safe?

But taking care of the past sins is not yet a consideration.

It needs to be a great cash, I mean, for this type of a play coming in to put something properly to take care of that?

I know that last session we already acted and provided important tax incentives for anybody that was interested in establishing a cracker plant in this State.

Are the proposed standards that we have in the bill adequate?

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Please don't deny us this moment.

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