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On the recordMarch 28, 2017
I believe in Abraham Lincoln's philosophy. People used to say, Mr. Lincoln, what is the role of Government? And he would respond the role of Government is to do for the people what they cannot do for themselves.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper emphasizes government's role in addressing environmental cleanup needs.

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