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.
One of the best ways to figure out where to go is to find out what works and do more of that.
We have a local chapter of Captains for Clean Water on this Committee. Senator Kelly and I are both retired Navy captains. We are very interested in clean water.
I think there is an acronym for that, GRR. I understand that there are some remaining construction features for the Tres Rios project, with a reevaluation of the project underway to address increased costs in the next steps.
What I want to also highlight, Mr. Chairman, is the political will has really stepped up in a manner that is delivering this.
Restoring America's Everglades is producing benefits far beyond their ecological value, including driving Florida's clean water economy.
Because again, the next generation is going to have to ensure that what we have fought for, these remaining 3 million acres of Everglades that we are protecting, survives.