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On the recordDecember 12, 2017
In Delaware, we have added two more C's, civility and collaboration. I think that is not just the secret for a long union between two people; it is also the secret for a vibrant democracy and effective leadership.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper emphasizes the importance of civility and collaboration for democracy and leadership.

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