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On the recordJune 6, 2016
When you have a problem--when you face a problem in your State as Governor--do not make a 1-day problem a 1-week problem or a 1-month problem or a 1-year problem. Own the problem. Take responsibility for the problem.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for problems faced as a leader.

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