Tom Carper actually said...

"In addition, taking proper care of our electronic waste is vital to national security, as it ensures adequate supply chains and prevents the loss of sensitive information through digital files."

"Each year, around 50 million tons of electronic waste are discarded in landfills globally, valued at an estimated, get this, an estimated $62.5 billion."

"I am going to repeat it and ask other witnesses if they would like to make a comment as well."

"Doing so benefits our environment as well as our economy, as well as our basement, providing some more extra room in our basement and garage, and is a win-win for the Carper family and I suspect a win..."