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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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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