I announced a couple of months ago that I am not going to run for re-election next year.
Thomas R. Carper
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Thomas R. Carper is a United States Senator from Delaware, serving since 2001. He is a member of the Democratic Party and has held various political roles throughout his career, including serving as the Governor of Delaware from 1993 to 2001. Carper is known for his work on issues related to the environment, healthcare, and postal service reform. As a Vietnam War veteran, he often emphasizes his military service and its impact on his public service philosophy.
That means investing in our transportation infrastructure and making upgrades to protect against extreme heat and weather.
I have had the privilege of representing Delaware, which is about 90 minutes away by train from Wilmington to Washington.
If we can address climate change, including heat, in our State and all the States across the country, we can do it in a way that can create a lot of jobs, a lot of economic opportunity.
As a recovering Governor, I used to be Governor of Delaware for 8 years. I loved being Governor.
Both of you mentioned the PROTECT Program that we created in Congress in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.