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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Jul 16, 2008

What you are doing is an enormously important part of the solution to get us out of the mess that we are in.

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Jul 16, 2008

The questions that Senator Sanders raised with regard to safety are appropriate questions.

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Jul 16, 2008

I am convinced they are using our money to hurt us.

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Jul 16, 2008

At a time when Americans are facing high food and fuel prices, I believe today's hearing on the Renewable Fuel Standard is an especially timely topic.

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Jul 16, 2008

We need for the NRC to do its job, put safety ahead of speed when it comes to licensing nuclear power plants.

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Jul 16, 2008

I want to say roughly four or 5 years ago, Exelon was invited by PSEG to come in an operate the facilities.

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Jul 16, 2008

My time has expired and we will come back for a second round.

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Jul 16, 2008

Yes, if you will make that available to the full Committee and Subcommittee, that would be terrific.

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Jul 16, 2008

Without a safe nuclear industry, there will be no nuclear industry.

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Jul 16, 2008

We want to make certain that the NRC has the resources as well as the right tools and structures in place to continue to ensure nuclear safety.

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Feb 6, 2008

I would just remind us all, it is not the next highway bill, it is the next transportation bill.

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Feb 6, 2008

We have an interest in improving the quality of our air, reducing the health implications that flow from dirty air.

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