Tom Carper actually said...

"we are in a battle, an economic battle with the rest of the world. Competition is a lot tougher than it was when some of us were born."

"I can do everything in my power to work with the Administration, to work with my colleagues, Democrat and Republicans, to protect the Clean Air Act."

"I think it is an imperative that goes beyond fiscal stewardship, fiduciary responsibility. I think it is almost like a moral imperative, as well."

"The value of transparency, the value of openness, the value of all opportunities for people to be heard is terribly important."