“Now, with the state delivering on the funding, I think it's imperative that we move forward as quickly as possible.”
“Rural counties across Idaho depend on the Secure Rural Schools program.”
“We the people will choose our representatives, not judicial activists.”

Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 19, 2017
Mr. President, I rise in opposition to the amendment offered by the Senator from Utah. Why is this an important amendment vote? Just listen to this. More than 1,000 listed species, 77 percent of all listed species, including the polar bear, the Florida panther are found in one State--one State. Seventy-seven percent of all listed species, including the polar bear, the Florida panther, and many more are found only in one State, and for an island State like Hawaii, all of its species would lose protection. I urge you to join me in opposing this amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the amendment.
Said by
Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware
Source
govinfo.gov

Share & report

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Tom Carper

Jul 25, 2024

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that privileges of the floor be granted to the following member of my staff, Kelly Powers, during the pendency of today, July 25, 2024. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

govinfo.gov
Mar 14, 2024

Madam President, I have five requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the…

govinfo.gov
Mar 14, 2024

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the following members of my staff be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the Congress: Natasha Kieval, Cassandra Worthington, Nicole Comisky, and Ryan Smith. The PRESIDING OFFICER…

govinfo.gov
Apr 23, 2024

Mr. President, long before I ever thought of running for office, I was a little kid born in a West Virginia coal mining town called Beckley. My sister and I ended up going to the same grade school not too far from our house. As a kid, I…

govinfo.gov
View all Tom Carper quotes

Other voices in this conversation