Thomas R. Carper: “So, from a lowly 13 percent to 90 percent as a result of the ability to hire that additional 5,000 workers says volumes.”

I want to thank our members for being here today.

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.

You and our colleagues have heard me invoke in this room more times than I can count the Golden Rule: Treat other people the way I want to be treated.

People ask me what I am proudest of in my life, and I always say, raising three boys, with a big assist from their mom.