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On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
For me, it is the most helpful part of any hearing we have had, especially on issues where there is not unanimity of opinion, is that on a diverse panel, like, where is the consensus, because we are all about building consensus here.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper emphasizes the importance of building consensus in hearings with diverse opinions.

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