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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.

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Jul 12, 2010

Repetition is good. We call it staying on message.

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Jul 12, 2010

We do not need more C-17s. We have studied this repeatedly.

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Jul 12, 2010

we spent last year, Federal agencies... about almost $100 billion in 1 year, a lot of the overpayments.

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Jul 12, 2010

Roughly how many acres? Any idea?

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Jul 12, 2010

In fact, we are over capacity to the point that we had in dialogue with Senator McCain.

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Jul 12, 2010

the President has been quite vocal about doubling our exports over the next 5 years, and this might be one for the Administration to focus a bit on.

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Jul 12, 2010

We do not just print money. Some people think we just print money.

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Jul 12, 2010

Let me just interrupt for a moment. As I said earlier to the first panel, sometimes repetition is helpful.

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Jul 12, 2010

Do they have service life yet left? Yes, they do.

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Jul 12, 2010

I do not always do this, but I want to do this today.

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Jul 12, 2010

We would look to retire our least capable C-5s.

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Jun 30, 2010

I am pleased to follow my colleague, Senator Feinstein, in tribute to Robert Byrd, whom I always called Leader and who always called me Governor. He was our leader. He was a leader for a long time and will always be that in a very real…

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Jun 16, 2010

If confirmed, you are going to be responsible for leading a workforce, I think, of over 50,000 security officers, inspectors, and air marshals whose job it is to protect our Nation's transportation systems from criminal and terrorism…

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Jun 15, 2010

They were appointed by Admiral Allen, and this team has been working hard to oversee BP's claims process on behalf of the Federal Government and the American people.

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Jun 15, 2010

The President signed in a signing ceremony today at the White House legislation that I had introduced with the support of a number of my colleagues, Democrat and Republican, on this Subcommittee.

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Jun 15, 2010

We think it is the best thing for the American public. We think it is the best thing for the taxpayer.

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Jun 15, 2010

I do not pretend to understand well the financial condition or strength of both of your companies.

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Jun 15, 2010

In America we like to play baseball. As it turns out, in your country your people like to play baseball, too.

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Jun 15, 2010

This fund will be administered by Ken Feinberg, who oversaw the September 11, 2001, victim compensation fund.

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Jun 15, 2010

I would urge you to continue to work with the local folks down there to provide the answers that they are seeking.

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Jun 15, 2010

Good. Thanks. Eternal vigilance. Continue to be vigilant. Thank you.

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