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On the recordOctober 24, 2017
Mr. Wehrum is not a bad person. I think he is a good person. Regrettably, I don't believe he is the right person for this position.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper acknowledges Wehrum's character but doubts his suitability for the EPA position.

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