Tom Carper actually said...

"Although the Federal role in dam rehabilitation and repair traditionally has been focused on rehabilitation of Federal facilities and support for State dam safety programs, some have argued for an inc..."

"We have 9 feet of sea level rise projected for this century along Rhode Island's shores."

"One of the things I mentioned in my testimony is what does the preservation of our species or protection of our natural resources, whether animals, birds, or fish, mean for us economically in our Stat..."

"Shouldn't we expect our States to do a better job of managing species so they do not end up in so much trouble?"