Tom Carper actually said...

"There is a scripture in the New Testament. I will not get this exactly right. I think it is in the book of James, and it says, "Show me your faith by your words. I will show you my faith by my deeds.""

"He always likes to tell us Senators--talking about faith--he says the golden rule, treat other people the way we want to be treated, is the Cliffs Notes of the New Testament."

"Our chaplain here in the Senate is an old Navy guy. He is a retired Navy Admiral. His name is Barry Black, and he is black."

"Every child needs at least one good mentor, one good role model, and the more, the merrier."