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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.