Joe Manchin

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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 know firsthand how agonizing waiting can be.

Every child should have a safe place in their life.

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

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

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.

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

Why would anybody not own a gun?

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.

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

I think it's time to rebuild America.

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.