Clean air is a basic right. The responsibility to ensure that falls to Congress and the president. Tom Carper More Quotes by Tom Carper More Quotes From Tom Carper Instead of choosing the responsible path forged by four automakers and the state of California, one that will move us toward the cleaner, alternative fuel vehicles of the future, these companies have chosen to head down a dead-end road. Tom Carper environment It blatantly ignores the lessons learned of an entirely preventable disaster. It ignores the incredible risks posed by an improperly managed and irregularly inspected offshore oil rig. Tom Carper environment My gut tells me that they believe that Kerri Evelyn Harris is the next Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and they believe that I'm somehow Tom Carper, they think that New York City is New York City. And I think they're mistaken on all three counts. Tom Carper top-news Delaware's almost schizophrenic, and I think the country is too. They want us to stop Trump from doing more stupid and, in some cases, cruel things, at the same time they want us to try to find common ground on a number of other issues. Tom Carper top-news It's already been reduced in the last several years and the idea of further deep cuts is crazy, did I say crazy? Crazy. Tom Carper top-news So I expect they will try to make theatrical cuts, but ultimately the funding for the EPA is going to be determined by the appropriations committee and/or Congress in a big showdown, i think we're going to work very hard to defend EPA, and this little piece of political theater will slip into the past. Tom Carper top-news Only by staying a step ahead of these cyber threats can we ensure the security of our financial system. Tom Carper technology The District of Columbia is not just a collection of government offices, monuments and museums. It is home to more than 600,000 people who build lives, families, and careers here, these Americans serve in our military, die defending our country, serve on our juries, and pay federal taxes. Yet, despite their civic contributions, they are not afforded a vote in either chamber of Congress. Tom Carper latest-headlines In my home state of Delaware, we've done our homework and worked hard and, as a result, we've made great strides in cleaning up our own air pollution. Unfortunately, a number of the upwind states to the west of us have not made the same commitment to reducing harmful pollution by investing in cleaner air. Tom Carper great pollution home commitment Delaware's firefighters put their lives in jeopardy every day in an effort to keep families safe. Tom Carper firefighters every-day day effort Over the years, I've had a lot of different jobs - newspaper boy, dish washer, naval flight officer, Amtrak board member, Governor and chairman of the National Governors Association - just to name a few. But my most cherished job - and frankly my most important job for that matter - is being a father. Tom Carper boy name job father Unbeknownst to a lot of us, our children actually listen to just about everything we say and, even more so, watch everything we do. They notice the choices we make and the company we keep. Tom Carper everything company choices children Class action lawsuits are an important part of our legal system. All citizens should have the right to band together and settle grievances with bigger companies, but that system is broken and it needs fixing. Tom Carper legal important broken together For me, our beaches have always been a source of personal inspiration. Tom Carper personal me always inspiration That's not all our crops can do. We are also learning how to transform plants into factories. We can now raise plants that will create enzymes that would otherwise be created in chemical factories. Tom Carper plants will create learning Thirteen thousand dollars a year is not enough to raise a family. That's not enough to pay your bills and save for their future. That's barely enough to provide for even the most basic needs. Tom Carper your future family money Like many dads I know, I've long been motivated in all aspects of my life by my love for my children - and my desire to make the world better a better place for them, my grandchildren and my great-grandchildren. Tom Carper my-life love life children
