“We continue on a daily basis very successfully to degrade Iran’s ability to target ships.”
“We did a pause to try to get an agreement with the Iranian people to allow oil to flow without them attacking it.”
“One of the mistakes which some political analysts make is to think that their enemies should be our enemies.”
“The only reason why the U.S. is conducting strikes is against assets of Iran that are being used to attack global commercial shipping.”
“We cannot afford to leave Tennessee behind.”

Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 17, 2023
I think these concerns miss the point. We just had a radical, I think, a sweeping reduction in water protections.
Said by
Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Carper highlights the significant reduction in water protections following the Sackett decision.

Share

Share on XShare on FacebookEmail this quote

More from Tom Carper

Jul 9, 2024

We are better off when we hear community concerns at the beginning of the process rather than at the end.

congress.gov
Dec 18, 2024

I would like to yield to the gentlewoman from West Virginia. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from West Virginia.

govinfo.gov
Jun 18, 2024

Yes. The update to the mission statement does not compel the NRC to update its approach to determining how to set safety standards beyond what is required by current law.

govinfo.gov
Jun 11, 2024

I rise today to discuss three individuals who have been nominated by President Biden to serve as members of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, also known as FERC, F-E-R-C. Just last week, climate scientists announced that our planet…

govinfo.gov
View all Tom Carper quotes

Other voices in this conversation