DID YOU KNOW: 74 years ago today, the late, great @GenChuckYeager of Hamlin, WV became the first person to break the speed of sound. Gen. Yeager has been an inspiration to generations of Americans, and he is dearly missed.
@Sen_JoeManchin @GenChuckYeager We knew because @shannonpstowers wrote a great article about it! mountaineermedia.org/blog/this-mont…
@Sen_JoeManchin @GenChuckYeager I share a Birthday with Chuck Yeager ~ February 13. I feel certain if Chuck Yeager were Alive Today Senator, he would IMPLORE you to END the FILIBUSTER, Vote to PASS Voting Rights & Reconciliation Bill ASAP
@Sen_JoeManchin @GenChuckYeager Like you, Joe, Chuck Yeager was a VERY lucky West Virginian who managed to survive several lapses in judgment with seeming impunity. #SupportDemocraticUnity
@Sen_JoeManchin @GenChuckYeager I met Yeager at the Air Forces' 50th anniversary air show at Edwards in 1997 after he flew his F15 over the show breaking the sound barrier that day. Great guy. I just wish I could have sat down with him and heard some stories.
@Sen_JoeManchin @GenChuckYeager Voting rights and infrastructure
@Sen_JoeManchin @GenChuckYeager I blame him for all my speeding tickets. Speaking of inspirations to one’s country, why not be one, instead of an obstructionist, and support the president’s working people’s policy agenda. Do something good for the people, not the donor class. History is watching.
@Sen_JoeManchin Start working with Democrats instead of against them.
@Sen_JoeManchin @GenChuckYeager And now you have @elonmusk . Embrace what he does for the environment. The energy transition to sustainability. One true american spirit to be proud of. (Not try to slow down on innovation)
@Sen_JoeManchin @GenChuckYeager And 74 years later, @Sen_JoeManchin is trying to break America. Support the Build Back Better Bill. Try & back Americans for once instead of your corporate donors. It might feel good & you could sleep at night knowing you did your job. There’s a reason 3/4th of America support it