Tom Carper said "I am not a prolific earmarker. I am actually a piker compared to most." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordDecember 15, 2009

I am not a prolific earmarker. I am actually a piker compared to most.

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Tom Carper

Democratic · Delaware

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Senator Carper reflects on his limited use of earmarks.

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