Tom Carper said "the Federal Government has responsibilities, I mentioned Lincoln earlier, what it is the role of the government, to do for the people what they cannot do for themselves." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordSeptember 14, 2021

the Federal Government has responsibilities, I mentioned Lincoln earlier, what it is the role of the government, 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 the government's role in supporting citizens.

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