On the recordDecember 15, 2009
I have always said that if I cannot convince 50 of my colleagues to support a request that I have made, then I am in the wrong business, or at least I am picking the wrong projects.
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congress.govI have always said that if I cannot convince 50 of my colleagues to support a request that I have made, then I am in the wrong business, or at least I am picking the wrong projects.
Senator Carper emphasizes the importance of gaining support for projects.
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