Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 23, 2013
If they are idling, if they are not idling, if they stop the idling, you save fuel and probably save some lives as well.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper emphasizes the importance of stopping idling to save fuel and protect children's health.

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