Thomas R. Carper

“Clean air and clean water are not a luxury. They are a necessity.”

“In the Navy, I was taught that you can't truly lead without first learning to serve.”

“We can't just drill our way to lower gas prices. We need to get off of oil as a nation.”

“My goal is to be a breath of fresh air. I want to be the kind of person who is a source of encouragement to others.”

“If we don't invest in our children, we're not going to have a future.”

“The best way to create jobs is to create a climate in which small businesses can grow and thrive.”

“We have to be realistic about our fiscal challenges, and we have to be responsible in how we meet them.”

“The Postal Service is a vital part of our nation's infrastructure and a key component of our economy.”

“I believe in the power of bipartisanship. I believe that we can work together to solve the problems that we face as a nation.”

“We need to make sure that our veterans have the resources they need to transition back to civilian life.”

“The Affordable Care Act is not perfect, but it has helped millions of people get access to quality, affordable health care.”

“Education is the key to our economic future.”

“We need to have a tax system that is fair and that encourages investment and job creation.”

“My mother and father, Joe and Jean, were devoted to each other, to their children, and to their respective careers.”