Quotes from Joe Manchin

Millions and millions of people are proud gun owners, and they do it responsibly and by the law.

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.

I know firsthand how agonizing waiting can be.

If money or military might would change that part of the world... we would have done it by now. Enough is enough.

I believe in health care reform. I don't believe in the way this bill was passed.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

Every child should have a safe place in their life.

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

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 can assure you that my wife and I - every penny of income we've ever had, our taxes were paid in West Virginia.

I fully expect to be able to complete one more campaign goal - and that is to proudly report that signs have been erected as you enter our great state that say 'Welcome to Wild, Wonderful West Virginia: Open for Business!'

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.

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

Every child should have a caring adult in their lives. And that's not always a biological parent or family member. It may be a friend or neighbor. Often times it is a teacher.

I believe in health care reform.

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

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