Thomas R. Carper: “But isn't it true that the vast majority of consultations actually occur quickly?”

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.

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.

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.

We need to reform it.