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On the recordJuly 22, 2015
Around here, if you trust somebody, you can get a lot done. If you do not have much trust, it is hard to get anything done.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Emphasizing the importance of trust in the Senate for effective governance.

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