Political Quotes

Tom Carper: “Part of what is proposed in this railroad retirement plan is: Take the money that has been set aside, paid into by the…”

On the recordNovember 27, 2001
Part of what is proposed in this railroad retirement plan is: Take the money that has been set aside, paid into by the railroads themselves and by the railroad employees; that can only be invested in U.S. Treasury obligations.
Said by
Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the railroad retirement system during Senate debate.

Share

More from Tom Carper

Jul 25, 2024

We will do it again. Maybe the next time we will actually make it to Columbia.

congress.gov
Jul 9, 2024

We help make the rules for the country, and we do not do this by ourselves.

congress.gov
Jul 24, 2024

I think the greatest way that the Commission can have an impact on that is probably through our rate-making authority.

congress.gov
Jul 24, 2024

I am the last Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Senate, and kind of relates to my great affection and interest in the postal issues.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation