Joe Manchin Quotes

In 1999, the NRA leadership in Washington, pretty much the same people intact, were for (expanded background checks.)

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!'

Why would anybody not own a gun?

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.

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 It needs to have a lot of it repealed.

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.

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.

The time has come to make the difficult decision. Charity begins at home. We can no longer afford to rebuild Afghanistan and America. We must choose. And I choose America.

I know firsthand how agonizing waiting can be.

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.

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

I believe in health care reform.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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