“There's some legs left in the miners, at least in the medium term while metals prices hover not too far from record levels.”
Donald Williams
“I'm a believer that we do not have enough air on these miners to get them safely out of harm's way. That's what the government should be guaranteeing.”
Joe Main
“The Miners were awesome back then. Do not get me wrong: Today's UTEP teams are good as well. They just need to get over the hump.”
Jesus E. Aguilera
“Helen, thank you for all you do, not just in Mineral County but in all of West Virginia. I'm awarding you with the highest award I can give, the Distinguished West Virginia Award,”
Joe Manchin
“Yes, it bothers me tremendously. I'm not sure how many miners went and was able to live as long as my father had, which I'm sure most of them did, and it really bothers me because it took them so long.”
Ann Merideth
“We're not getting everything that we think coal miners need in this bill.”
Tony Oppegard
“This is not going to be a pep rally. It's sending a message to the miners and mine operators that they must commit to making the right safety decisions.”
Bob Friend