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Thomas R. Carper: “I think most people in my State realize that we are not all taking bribes and we are not all lobbyists or crooks, and I…”

On the recordJanuary 25, 2006
I think most people in my State realize that we are not all taking bribes and we are not all lobbyists or crooks, and I agree with them.
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Thomas R. Carper
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congress.gov
Jan 25, 2006

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Addressing public disappointment with Washington's image.

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