The task that was set out for you was not an easy one.
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Carper acknowledges the challenges faced in executing the Recovery Act.
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But my hope is, on a serious note, my hope is that the issues we just discussed... we can keep at it today and see if we can't find a way to yes that is reasonable and acceptable to all of us.
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Mr. President, in reserving the right to object, I want to thank my colleague, who has joined me here on the floor this evening, for his service to our country. Like him, I was just a pup. I was 17 years old when I raised my right hand and…





