One of the great things about being on this committee is we actually kind of like each other, Democrats and Republicans, we like to work together.
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.
Many disadvantaged communities face significant environmental challenges and have extensive infrastructure needs.
We believe that bipartisan solutions are lasting solutions, and when the elections are over, the elections are over, and let's figure out how to work together and get things done.
These types of public health advances are what we should hope every community in America has the opportunity to embrace.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill that I mentioned, which was signed into law by the President almost exactly 2 years ago provides over $55 billion for drinking water and wastewater infrastructure.
An agency with a budget the size of this one, it is an almost $100 billion budget, and that is unacceptable.
I was literally present at the creation for the Department of Homeland Security, and we have seen the transformation of 22 agencies into a single department to serve our country.