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Tom Carper: “Governors don't create jobs, Senators don't create jobs, Presidents don't create jobs, even Chairs of regional…”

On the recordOctober 26, 2021
Governors don't create jobs, Senators don't create jobs, Presidents don't create jobs, even Chairs of regional commissions don't create jobs. But we help create a nurturing climate for job creation.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Carper emphasizes the role of government in fostering job creation rather than directly creating jobs.

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