Tom Carper actually said...

"The BP oil spill is evidence of the environmental and the economic consequence, an impact of our oil dependence."

"So as I think you suggested, Senator Carper, it kind of hits that Goldilocks sweet spot."

"the Congress should have to vote on the President's proposals, we call them rescissions, reducing, rescinding spending"

"Clearly, we face a dangerous fiscal situation and deficits and debt are rising as far as we can see."