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On the recordAugust 3, 2011
We want to be fair, but we also want--it is tough love. It is like a tough love situation. I think we need to be tough. We need to provide the example.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper advocates for a balance of fairness and strictness in accountability.

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