Thomas R. Carper: “I am going to go back to the first question I asked, Ms. McIlroy.”

Last year, the Environment and Public Works Committee held, I think, not one, but a couple of hearings on permitting, common theme at our hearings, on the importance of public engagement.

We are better off when we hear community concerns at the beginning of the process rather than at the end.

Last year, the Environment and Public Works Committee held, I think, not one, but a couple of hearings on permitting, common theme at our hearings, on the importance of public engagement.

Well, there is a good compromise out there, and I think if we are smart and don't give up today, we will find it.