Tom Carper actually said...

we are in a battle, an economic battle with the rest of the world. Competition is a lot tougher than it was when some of us were born.

it is a joy to watch you do your job before this panel. Never lose your cool, always good with your answers.

We need to level the playing field for all of us.

It is not fair. I would just State to my friends that don't have to face this problem, there is a moral imperative here.