Joe Manchin

If Cuba's interest is developing their own drilling, which we have no input whatsoever.

How do we balance a desire not to provide an economic lifeline to a Communist regime but still ensure that we're prepared for any oil spills that may happen?

You're saying even though they were operating correctly in the waters of the U.S. and they did something that you didn't believe was correct in the waters of Cuba, you could retaliate with what they're doing even though they haven't broken…

Do you think there's enough of a retribution or reciprocity that if they would do something that would adhere to what we would think they should, we could basically sanction something they're doing here.

It's a Communist regime. We haven't had a good relationship with them. How would we expect them to----

But they're not drilling in our waters.

only a few people in your lifetime stand out as people of the highest caliber, people who truly care about making the world a better place not only for the present generation but also for the next generation and many generations to come…

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. (The remarks of Mr. Manchin are printed in today's Record under ``Morning Business.'') The PRESIDING…

The Subcommittee believes that the environmental aspects of shale gas development are appropriate subjects for federal research and development work.

I think we all appreciate so much the passion and compassion our colleague from Louisiana has for the people of America--not just the people of Louisiana but all over America. I thank her for taking this fight and making sure people…

We believe security of the Nation is the most important thing.

Protecting our water is far more important than money, power and politics.

These impacts are entirely inconsistent with the mandate Congress gave OSM in the Surface Mining Act and unacceptable to any type of economic development and job creation for my home State.

If the administration thinks their policies are helping folks across the country, I invite them to visit my state to see how their actions are hurting families across Appalachia.

every job in West Virginia is a precious job.

All of the benefits provided by the coal industry... has been placed in jeopardy by the actions of the current administration.

Washington D.C.'s assault on the coal industry has real, often dramatic effects on our workforce, our people, our schools.

We will not in any way, shape or form in this state of West Virginia tolerate any violence against anyone on any side.

This proposal from OSM is but one part of an open war on American coal being waged by bureaucrats in Washington, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia.

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

You either believe in science or you choose to put your head in the sand and revert back to the dark ages.

The rulemaking from OSM that is the subject of the hearing today is particularly offensive.

It is totally unreasonable. The aggressive approach they're taking, it makes no sense at all when we're in such dire need of the energy that we have in this great country.

We do not seek subsidies or handouts. We just want to continue to work at the jobs we know and love.

This is absolutely against everything that America stands for.