Thomas R. Carper: “I think that is really important that we understand, and we dig a little deeper, but I do feel that we need a…”

We are better off when we hear community concerns at the beginning of the process rather than at the end.

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.

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.

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.