Tom Carper: “The captain of the ship is expected to stand up and take…”

On the recordMay 20, 2013

The captain of the ship is expected to stand up and take responsibility and say, 'This happened on my watch.'

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Carper emphasizes the importance of accountability in leadership.

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Tom Carper: “The captain of the ship is expected to stand up and take responsibility and say, 'This happened on my watch.'”