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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.