DOD has never achieved an audit, an unqualified audit, and they have huge cost overruns for major weapons systems.
Tom Carper
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Tom Carper is an American politician currently serving as the senior United States senator from Delaware, a position he has held since January 3, 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, Carper has focused on various issues including healthcare, environmental protection, and fiscal responsibility throughout his career. He previously served as the Governor of Delaware from January 21, 1993, to January 2, 2001, and as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 1983, to January 21, 1993.
The United States spends more on defense than the next 10 nations combined, and we have a request for another $600-plus billion.
I was privileged to go with a member of our staff to France to take a look at what they were doing with respect to efforts to recycle and reprocess spent fuel.
Let us talk a little bit about morale. You used to be at the top of the charts, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, for many years, No. 1 in terms of morale, down to No. 11.
With nuclear energy, safety has been and must remain a top priority in the operation of nuclear reactors.
In this regard, is there anything going on in other countries, France or any other countries where they have a fair amount of nuclear that you are aware of?
Is the largest factor that led to the decision not to go forward with the South Carolina project, and frankly, decisions around the country to close or mark for closure a number of nuclear plants, have more to do with the very low cost of…
I would like to have some response as to whether you agree to reaffirm your willingness to be responsive to the questions from all of us as we go forth.
While he is still here in the room munching on a granola bar, I just want to say I approve this message, approve that message.
In Delaware, we have added two more C's, civility and collaboration. I think that is not just the secret for a long union between two people; it is also the secret for a vibrant democracy and effective leadership.
I would say we are doing very well. I think the secret to getting along is respect. It does not mean you agree on everything.
It is my understanding that unlike nuclear reactors, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulations do not prohibit foreign ownership and control of uranium milling operations.
How is that coordination going as we help defend our reactors from these kinds of attacks in the future?
Earlier this year, there were reports of possible cyber attacks on some of our nuclear reactors, as you know.
Thank you, Mr. President. I rise today to speak about the confirmation of Susan Bodine to lead the Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. For those who may not know, that is a big job. This is an…
we just concluded a few minutes ago the confirmation of the President's nominee for the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. As it turns out, the Presiding Officer is the chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security…
The President has said that America's aging infrastructure should be modernized and rebuilt.
We have a reluctance in this country to pay for things, things that we need to have.
I think it was Sheldon Whitehouse, Senator Whitehouse who mentioned the Harbor Trust Fund.
I want to pivot for just a moment, Mr. President, and talk about workforce. Most people, when they think of Dreamers and DACA, think of young people who were born in other countries and maybe at a very early age were brought here by their…
Maybe sometime when you come over to Delaware, we will get into my 2001 Chrysler Town & Country minivan with 465,000 miles on it, and we will drive down State Route 1 and head over to Prime Hook Beach, and I will show you where the beach…
This country, much like this Committee, has very diverse and broad geographic makeup.





