Political Quotes

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.

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Sep 7, 2023

We are delighted to kick it off with this hearing.

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Sep 7, 2023

I spent part of that time just covering my little State, visiting a lot of businesses large and small, non-profits and other entities.

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Sep 7, 2023

We are trying to change the narrative, change the culture where it is a true profession, it is a great, noble profession.

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Sep 7, 2023

The Postal Service OIG report showed significant areas of concern for the facilities and validated the concerns that our office had heard.

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Sep 7, 2023

I will never forget that day, an 89 to 2 vote on something, as that came right through our Committee, and something that we are enormously proud of.

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Sep 7, 2023

For justice delayed is justice denied. We want to make sure that these positions are filled, filled with well-qualified jurors.

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Sep 7, 2023

the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provided more than $55 billion for drinking water and wastewater improvements, the largest investment in our Nation's history.

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Sep 7, 2023

Through that law, Congress is investing an unprecedented $55 billion to improve drinking water and wastewater systems in communities across our Nation, including replacing lead service lines and addressing emerging contaminants, and it was…

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Sep 7, 2023

I believe that includes a moral obligation to ensure that all Americans have access to clean, safe, and reliable water services.

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Sep 7, 2023

Through that law, Congress is investing an unprecedented $55 billion to improve drinking water and wastewater systems in communities across our Nation, including replacing lead service lines and addressing emerging contaminants, and it was…

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