Political Quotes

Tom Carper: “The first time I use it, I will attribute it to you. After that, it is mine.”

On the recordMay 23, 2012
The first time I use it, I will attribute it to you. After that, it is mine.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Senator Carper humorously claims the phrase about enabling government after attributing it initially.

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