Tom Carper actually said...

"Can this be the best person the Administration can find to entrust the responsibilities of this critical leadership post? God, I hope not."

"Mr. Wehrum is not a bad person. I think he is a good person. Regrettably, I don't believe he is the right person for this position."

"I regret to say that my position has not changed."

"I am hopeful that the Senate will soon be able to act on Mr. Baran's nomination."