Tom Carper actually said...

"We are trying to grapple with deficit reduction in Washington."

"We should not think of our efforts to modernize facilities and adopt cleaner energy as simply an environmental initiative, although it is that."

"I will certainly do if I am confirmed is to make that point very clearly to people operating nuclear power plants that it isn't the point that it is not hurting anyone."

"As Chairman of the Senate Clean Air and Nuclear Safety Subcommittee ensuring that the nuclear power industry functions safely is a top priority of mine."