May 3, 2001
I want to say a word about accountability and relate that to resources. In the measure we will be voting on and amending later today and for the next week or so, there is a full measure of accountability. I want to mention some of the…
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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May 3, 2001
I give a special thank you to those who made possible the adoption of an amendment in this Chamber today that would provide for full funding of IDEA, to meet the longstanding obligation from the Congress for programs throughout the country…
May 1, 2001
my grandparents were born around the beginning of the 20th century and lived for much of the 20th century. In the early part of the last century, my grandparents and their generation--actually my parents and their generation--were able to…
Apr 6, 2001
this budget resolution includes a proposal to require new Federal fees on State-chartered banks and bank holding companies. The amendment that I am offering with Senator Enzi would strike these unnecessary and inequitable fees from the…
Apr 5, 2001
this is the week baseball season begins anew. I am in a little bit of a baseball mood this week, even this afternoon under bright, sunny skies in our Nation's Capital. We have been working on the budget resolution in the Senate Chamber for…
Mar 15, 2001
I just ask a couple of rhetorical questions I want us to consider. One of those is, do we believe as a people--not just as a Senate but as a people--that those in our country who incur substantial debt, in many cases through no fault of…
Mar 5, 2001
I wish to express my own appreciation to both Democrats and Republicans on the Judiciary Committee for letting the process work, and for moving the process forward. I especially thank Senator Schumer and Senator Hatch for working out a…
Feb 28, 2001
today we stand and honor the life and accomplishments of ``The Man'' Dale Earnhardt. Millions of Americans will remember him as a NASCAR legend, perhaps the best that ever raced. But the people I've spoken with and read about who knew him…
Jan 31, 2001
just a few moments ago, I had a phone conversation with Senator Ashcroft--it was not an easy call for me, and I suspect it was not an easy call for him--in which I shared with him my decision not to vote for his confirmation to be Attorney…
Jan 25, 2001
I want to briefly thank Senator Biden for inviting Father Trainor to open this session of the Senate with the prayer that he has given. Senator Biden shared with us a story of his first visit here as a very young man, and his second visit…
Jan 23, 2001
I found in Governor Thompson someone who really tries to treat his colleagues the way he would want to be treated. I want to pause for a moment and direct my thoughts and attention to welfare reform. Some people think it is possible to do…
Jan 5, 2001
this is my first opportunity to address this body, so this is a special day for me. For the past 8 years, I have been in and out of this Chamber any number of times as Governor of Delaware and chairman of the National Governors'…
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