Tom Carper actually said...

"Thank you so much for joining us today. Thanks for your preparation."

"Both Senator Carper's bill and Senator Collins's bill would fix this problem, and we strongly support those efforts."

"I want to come back, and before I yield to Senator Begich for his closing questions, just for clarification..."

"It is critical that we address the FERS issue, the overpayment, and that we can get that money back."