Thomas R. Carper

“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.”

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

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

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

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

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

“Education is the key to our economic future.”

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

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

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

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

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

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