Tom Carper actually said...

"I think that might be of great value to you and the folks you lead in our country."

"The American people are counting on us, but they are going to be counting on you, and there is simply too much at stake for us to fail."

"Take a good look at your children because this is the last time you are going to see them until Christmas."

"We are going to work hard to make sure it gets better, and when they do a good job, to make sure they get some credit for that."