Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 21, 2010
I believe this Congress needs to pass bipartisan legislation that I co-authored along with Senator Alexander and 14 others of our colleagues, Democrats and Republicans.
Said by
Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Carper emphasizes the need for bipartisan legislation to reduce mercury emissions.

Share & report

More from Tom Carper

Dec 19, 2023

Mr. President, as this day comes to an end, a very sad chapter in the history of this body comes to an end, mercifully. I stand here before you and my colleagues as the last Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Senate, a retired Navy…

Congressional Record · 2023-12-19
Nov 30, 2023

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the recorded vote begin immediately. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

Congressional Record · 2023-11-30
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…

Congressional Record · 2024-04-23
Dec 18, 2023

Madam President, I would like to be recognized for maybe 5 minutes to speak on behalf of the nomination of former Governor Martin O'Malley. Senator Cardin and others have known Martin for a long time; I have as well. I think I met him when…

Congressional Record · 2023-12-18

Other voices in this conversation