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.
May 10, 2023
The NRC is considered, as I have already mentioned, to be the world's gold standard for nuclear regulatory agencies. I am proud of that; I think every member of this Committee is proud of that, and I am sure the Commissioners are as well.
May 10, 2023
As the United States and other countries around the world work to combat climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, interest is growing in maintaining operating reactors and deploying new nuclear reactors that can help us meet our…
May 10, 2023
What we have done is we use the intern program. It is almost like in baseball, like the farm system, single A, double A, triple A, and then finally, the major leagues.
May 10, 2023
I think you mentioned that it was thanks at least in part to the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.
May 10, 2023
I wish they could have seen it last night. I sat at the same table with Democrats and Republicans alike. It was just a real source of joy.
May 10, 2023
God knows we face plenty of adversity on so many fronts, but we have way too much carbon in the air, and it is getting worse.
May 10, 2023
I have been waiting forever for fusion. I am glad I lived long enough to see the day come when it is going to be real, and it is going to help us meet our energy needs here and around the world.