Tom Carper actually said...

"I want to talk a little bit about opioid addiction and overdose, which continue at epidemic levels."

"I am very much encouraged by your interest in addressing root causes of poverty and finding ways to build stronger families."

"I am very supportive of your position on opioids and trying to get behind this opioid crisis."

"It is alarming, actually extremely alarming, and more, it is a little bit frustrating."