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On the recordMarch 18, 2013
I think the people of the country are looking at us and are asking maybe three questions: (1) can they--that is, us-- govern; (2) can we in our country be fiscally responsible again; and (3) can we provide certainty with respect to our tax code and that kind of thing?
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper emphasizes public concern over governance and fiscal responsibility.

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