Tom Carper: “The role of the government, as I think, is to steer the boat, not row…”

On the recordMarch 22, 2010

The role of the government, as I think, is to steer the boat, not row the boat.

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Carper emphasizes the government's role in guiding rather than directly managing healthcare.

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Tom Carper: “The role of the government, as I think, is to steer the boat, not row the boat.”