Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 12, 2013
I believe that we were on maybe the two-foot line, Mr. Chairman. And we just cannot afford to fumble the ball because when we fumble the ball what happens is that America loses.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper emphasizes the urgency of passing legislation to avoid failure.

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