Tom Carper said "I had the opportunity to nominate hundreds of people to serve in different capacities. I had the opportunity to nominate them, I didn't have the opportunity to name them, to appoint them." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordFebruary 6, 2018

I had the opportunity to nominate hundreds of people to serve in different capacities. I had the opportunity to nominate them, I didn't have the opportunity to name them, to appoint them.

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Tom Carper

Democratic · Delaware

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Editor's note · Context

Carper reflects on the nomination process during his governorship.

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