Tom Carper actually said...

"Fortunately, we aren't starting from square one. Already, this country is moving forward on a cleaner economy--due in big part to the commitments made by the Obama administration."

"Climate change is the great challenge of our time."

"It is a testament to the decisive and comprehensive actions taken by President Obama, Secretary Donovan and the members of the President's Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force."

"the legacy of a remarkable Delaware leader who served in many respects as a role model for many of us in Congress not that long ago."