Tom Carper actually said...

"We are trying to change the culture in the Federal Government from what we describe as a culture of spendthrift to something closer to a culture of thrift."

"I think Senator Carper mentioned in his opening remarks that we now have this requirement to incorporate improper payment efforts into employee performance appraisals."

"enormous is a very good adjective."

"But I think we are on to something. I think we have good partners in the Administration, a bunch of good partners on this Subcommittee and Committee, and in the Senate and House, both parties."