Political Quotes

“I certainly appreciate the kind comments from my friend and fellow Senator from West Virginia, Mr. Manchin, who has been a champion of this issue. It has been a pleasure to work together and to have it all work out. We have worked closely together for the past several years to advance a permanent solution for the retirement benefits of thousands of miners in our State and across the Nation. I appreciate Senator Manchin's hard work and leadership on this; I really do. I would be happy to discuss what I believe is our shared understanding of the intent behind miners' healthcare language in the omnibus bill that originated in the Miners Protection Act.”