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On the recordMay 9, 2011
I think one of his central premises was that the role of government is to steer the boat, not row the boat.
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Thomas Carper
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Carper emphasizes the government's role in guiding rather than directly managing initiatives.

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I would say there is a lesson here for both of us, and one of those is to make clear I am always ready to take your calls, your meeting, whatever you want and engage.

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I usually default to the golden rule, and I think in this case it's a pretty good guide as well.

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