Joe Manchin

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

“I strongly believe that every American should always be rooting for our president to do well, no matter which political party that he or she might belong to.”

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

“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.”

“Whoever is president, my first priority is the same - as always. I look for what's best for West Virginia and the nation as a whole.”

“I don't know anyone in the hunting or sporting arena that goes out with an assault rifle.”

“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.”

“Why would anybody not own a gun?”

“I'm a defender of the Second Amendment to the Constitution.”

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

“Our workers comp debt is the Achilles heel of our state's economy, and I firmly believe that in order to create more good jobs in West Virginia this system must be fixed and it must be fixed now. We cannot afford to wait even one more minute.”

“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.”

“Every child should have a safe place in their life.”

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

“We shouldn't accept mediocrity as the best a politician can do.”

“I believe in health care reform.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“I want each and every West Virginian to have bragging rights. I want to stop playing defense and start playing offense. So, together, let us grab the reins of history.”