Thomas R. Carper: “I just want to follow up on Senator Cornyn's observation about I think the Administration's proposal to reduce, I think…”

We need to reform it.

I would say there is a lesson here for both of us, and one of those is to make clear I am always ready to take your calls, your meeting, whatever you want and engage.

We need to reform it.

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.