Tom Carper actually said...

"Because the Democrats have taken away the super majority, our ability to exercise effective oversight--either in the majority or minority--is gone."

"Today, for the first time in two decades, we are producing more oil than we are importing."

"To keep us on the path toward a brighter, greener energy future, I believe it is important for this country to continue to invest in biofuels."

"In 2007, Congress took a number of steps, along with the Bush administration, to try to change our energy future."