Tom Carper actually said...

"maybe those three Cs, communicate, collaborate and compromise, maybe we are about ready to seize the day."

"I believe that is a legitimate concern and I think there is middle ground to be found."

"I think some additional work on that would be appropriate."

"last month one of my colleagues on this committee, Senator Toomey from the neighboring State of Pennsylvania--which was once part of Delaware--and I introduced legislation."