Senator Carper recalls meeting singer Kenny Rogers in Senate farewell
Retiring Delaware Senator Tom Carper in his farewell to the Senate draws humor and inspiration from Kenny Rogers' iconic song The Gambler, shares an engaging personal anecdote about his encounters with the famous singer at different stages of his life, describing multiple interactions spanning decades and using the song's metaphorical wisdom as a playful yet meaningful explanation for his political retirement decision, while candidly discussing the various questions he has fielded about his approaching departure from public service.
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May not be used as partisan political campaign material to promote or oppose the candidacy of any person for elective public office, and may not be used to distort the objects and purposes of the hearing, or cast discredit on or dishonor any member of the U.S. House of Representatives or U.S. Senate, or bring the House or Senate or any Member into disrepute.
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December 11, 2024
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