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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May 17, 2023

We need to have more violent agreement in the Senate.

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May 17, 2023

What do I mean by finishing the job? I mean build on the work we started last Congress...

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May 17, 2023

these historic investments are already creating literally hundreds of thousands of good paying jobs here at home...

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May 17, 2023

It is my heartfelt belief that we can provide businesses and communities with greater certainty by using a more targeted approach.

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May 17, 2023

Let me remind you that the State with the most five star beaches in America is actually his neighboring State, Delaware.

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May 17, 2023

we don't need to issue any new permits for fossils, because we have already issued a huge amount for fossils to be extracted in the decades to come.

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May 17, 2023

If you want us to, we just might do that.

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May 17, 2023

any serious proposal must reduce greenhouse gas emissions while upholding our Nation's bedrock environmental statutes.

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May 17, 2023

We need to have more violent agreement in the Senate.

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May 17, 2023

Thank you for introducing a new term, violent agreement. That is great.

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May 17, 2023

I worry that we are getting to the place where unless some real hands on leadership takes place, we are going to see companies backing away.

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May 17, 2023

I would really urge, if there is stuff you need in our offshore wind permitting reform, get it to me now.

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