Tom Carper actually said...

"Is it true that in this capacity you work with the Congress, you work with agencies, and the public sector to develop smarter policies that help reform bad government practices?"

"It should not be a talking point anymore that agencies should be as transparent and accountable as possible."

"My role is to work with other Senators, Representatives, and the President and Vice President to help make the rules for our country."

"Our role--what can we do to foster that sort of development? My question is what can we do at the Federal level to help encourage and nurture and foster those kinds of activities?"