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On the recordFebruary 24, 2015
Regulations are important. We issue them for a number of reasons, including to better protect our health, our safety, our environment, and the economy.
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Tom Carper
Democratic · Delaware

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Carper outlines the necessity of regulations for public welfare and economic stability.

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