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Tom Carper
@tomcarper· Democratic · DE· May 23, 2012

In naval aviation, when we had a really hard thing to do, we would describe it; a really hard thing to do was like changing an aircraft engine when you are in flight.

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Tom Carper
@tomcarper· Democratic · DE· May 23, 2012

When I hear someone talk about keeping the foot on the accelerator, I think, well, the first thing we have to do is find the car.

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Tom Carper
@tomcarper· Democratic · DE· May 23, 2012

I think our biggest risk to our Nation is the exodus of intellectual property that is taking place.

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Tom Carper
@tomcarper· Democratic · DE· May 23, 2012

the situation is dire with the Postal Service, but it is not without hope. We can fix this.

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Tom Carper
@tomcarper· Democratic · DE· May 23, 2012

The first time I use it, I will attribute it to you. After that, it is mine.

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Tom Carper
@tomcarper· Democratic · DE· May 23, 2012

Can we say that we are getting what we are paying for? Can we say that we have looked at every nook and cranny of our IT investments?

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Tom Carper
@tomcarper· Democratic · DE· May 23, 2012

I like that. I will use that one too--this is not the time to take the foot off the accelerator.

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Tom Carper
@tomcarper· Democratic · DE· May 23, 2012

Now is not the time to take the foot off the accelerator.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· May 23, 2012

Thank you so much. You guys have been doing all you can to make us elephants extinct, that I thought I should come up.

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Jim Risch
@jimrisch· Republican · ID· May 23, 2012

I do have a serious question. You mentioned the rule of law and strong governance as being helpful, maybe even critical in controlling the illegal trade.

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Patty Murray
@pattymurray· Democratic · WA· May 23, 2012

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to speak for 15 minutes in morning business and not to take time away from the debate on the bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection?

Congressional Record · 2012-05-23
Patty Murray
@pattymurray· Democratic · WA· May 23, 2012

Mr. President, next week Americans are going to spend time honoring and commemorating the men and women who died fighting for our great country. Memorial Day is a day to reflect on and give thanks to the sacrifices made by those who made…

Congressional Record · 2012-05-23
Patty Murray
@pattymurray· Democratic · WA· May 23, 2012

Mr. President, I have had a conversation with them---- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection to the Senator's request? Without objection, it is so ordered. Veterans Employment

Congressional Record · 2012-05-23
Patty Murray
@pattymurray· Democratic · WA· May 22, 2012

Mr. President, I too wish to thank the Senator from Tennessee, as he referred to how we are working together on a bipartisan basis on the Better Pharmaceuticals and Devices for Children Act--a very critical piece of this legislation that I…

Congressional Record · 2012-05-22
Patty Murray
@pattymurray· Democratic · WA· May 22, 2012

I hope you share my belief that we can do this better.

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Patty Murray
@pattymurray· Democratic · WA· May 22, 2012

We want results from this, as I am sure you do, too.

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