Tom Carper actually said...

"Fortunately, we aren't starting from square one. Already, this country is moving forward on a cleaner economy--due in big part to the commitments made by the Obama administration."

"It has preserved critical coastal habitat while protecting communities from storm and flood damage and saving countless tax dollars."

"The harmful effects of climate change, specifically sea-level rise and extreme weather events like Superstorm Sandy, pose a unique and serious threat to my coastal home State of Delaware."

"the legacy of a remarkable Delaware leader who served in many respects as a role model for many of us in Congress not that long ago."