Joe Manchin quotes

Joe Manchin is an American politician serving as the senior United States Senator from West Virginia. Known for his moderate positions, he often plays a pivotal role in closely divided Senate votes. He has gained national prominence as a key swing vote on many major legislative issues. Here are 30 of his quotes:

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. (Joe Manchin)
I can assure you that my wife and I - every penny of income we've ever had, our taxes were paid in West Virginia. View quote
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Economic development is what's going to make mountaintop removal palatable. View quote
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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. View quote
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In West Virginia, the most vulnerable people we have are people who get up every morning and go to work. View quote
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Every child should have a safe place in their life. View quote
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I am very proud of the critical role West Virginians play in providing energy to our nation. View quote
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I don't know anybody that doesn't own a gun. View quote
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Why would anybody not own a gun? View quote
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There's a lot of Democrats, myself included, who have supported right-to-life. View quote
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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!' (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. View quote
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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. View quote
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'Obamacare,' as it's been called, is far too reaching. It's overreaching. It needs to have a lot of it repealed. View quote
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I don't know anyone in the hunting or sporting arena that goes out with an assault rifle. View quote
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I would never abdicate, nor would I expect any other governor to abdicate, the responsibility to protect the people of my state. View quote
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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. View quote
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I'm a sportsman. You know, I go out clay shooting and put three shells in. View quote
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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. View quote
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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. View quote
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Millions and millions of people are proud gun owners, and they do it responsibly and by the law. (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. View quote
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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. View quote
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I know firsthand how agonizing waiting can be. View quote
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We have reduced sales tax on food. Now we want it eliminated. View quote
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Occupation: American Politician
Born: August 24, 1947
Quotes count: 30