The work completed during the special session was just the beginning. During those six days we lit a spark that will positively impact the lives of our children and grandchildren, but the full fire is yet to come.

- Joe Manchin

I just think, you know, when we talk about a politician, I think a person has to be themselves. Let the voters see the real you.

- Joe Manchin

I think it's time to rebuild America.

- Joe Manchin

I would never abdicate, nor would I expect any other governor to abdicate, the responsibility to protect the people of my state.

- Joe Manchin

In West Virginia, the most vulnerable people we have are people who get up every morning and go to work.

- Joe Manchin

'Obamacare,' as it's been called, is far too reaching. It's overreaching. It needs to have a lot of it repealed.

- Joe Manchin

There's a lot of Democrats, myself included, who have supported right-to-life.

- Joe Manchin

We have to change the culture of mass violence we have.

- Joe Manchin

Well, you know, first of all, let me just say that I am a proud member of the NRA and have been, and I'm a lifetime member and will always be.

- Joe Manchin

I believe in health care reform.

- Joe Manchin

Wherever there is one job on the verge of being lost, I will fight to save it. Wherever there is one company looking to grow in West Virginia, I will fight to make that growth a reality.

- Joe Manchin

A child's geographic location, race or parent's income level should not predetermine their life's course and it's up to us to see that they don't.

- Joe Manchin

I am very proud of the critical role West Virginians play in providing energy to our nation.

- Joe Manchin

I don't know anybody that doesn't own a gun.

- Joe Manchin

I strongly believe the DREAM Act should require the completion of a degree.

- Joe Manchin

I'm a sportsman. You know, I go out clay shooting and put three shells in.

- Joe Manchin

We have reduced sales tax on food. Now we want it eliminated.

- Joe Manchin

My grandmother had a great saying. It always stuck with me: 'People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.' They've got to see it and feel it. And it's for real. And that's all. Be who you are.

- Joe Manchin

Economic development is what's going to make mountaintop removal palatable.

- Joe Manchin

Come to West Virginia and we'll show you how to live... how to treat people. We're open for business. West Virginia is truly on the move.

- Joe Manchin