I think the consensus around innovation, American leadership, things like the example I just gave you that would probably save lots of lives in Hawaii or California or elsewhere, I think that is part of the reason why things are moving forward.
Senator Carper emphasizes the importance of innovation and leadership in addressing safety issues.
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We are better off when we hear community concerns at the beginning of the process rather than at the end.
I think the greatest way that the Commission can have an impact on that is probably through our rate-making authority.
I think that's really disgraceful, and it's unacceptable that the local DC courts have vacancies that last years because the Senate fails to act in a timely way.
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.