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.
we spent last year, Federal agencies... about almost $100 billion in 1 year, a lot of the overpayments.
In fact, we are over capacity to the point that we had in dialogue with Senator McCain.
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.
Let me just interrupt for a moment. As I said earlier to the first panel, sometimes repetition is helpful.
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…
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…
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.
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.
We think it is the best thing for the American public. We think it is the best thing for the taxpayer.
I do not pretend to understand well the financial condition or strength of both of your companies.
In America we like to play baseball. As it turns out, in your country your people like to play baseball, too.
This fund will be administered by Ken Feinberg, who oversaw the September 11, 2001, victim compensation fund.
I would urge you to continue to work with the local folks down there to provide the answers that they are seeking.





