Tom Carper actually said...

"If confirmed as the Assistant Secretary, what would be your top priorities during your tenure besides the national park for Delaware?"

"I am confident that you will work to protect the spirit of the letter of the Endangered Species Act."

"I just want to say that I hope with your help and the help of my colleagues here in the Senate and over at the House, we hope to change that."

"I think we both agree they are both important."