As we have discussed, Democrats and Republicans on this panel, it is not just enough to enact landmark legislation like this, but it is important that it be appropriately implemented and that we exercise our responsibilities with respect to oversight.
Carper emphasizes the importance of implementing and overseeing legislation effectively.
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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.
Public engagement can build trust, it can increase public buy-in, can help resolve issues, can help prevent litigation, and ultimately it can save time and money.
Given how important this obviously is, my only regret is that we didn't have an opportunity to talk about it 24 hours ago.