Tom Carper actually said...

"The events that unfolded in Ferguson have sparked a much needed national discussion on a range of issues, including police strategy, law enforcement response to civil protest and unrest, and race rela..."

"The purpose of today's hearing is to examine the effectiveness of Federal programs that provide State and local police with surplus military equipment and grant funding for equipment, exercises, plann..."

"We want to be your partner."

"We are doing better, but we could do better still, and this bill will help us to."