Thomas R. Carper: “It will be a significant feat for the Postal Service and for OPM to implement this new program.”

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 hope is that the issues we just discussed... we can keep at it today and see if we can't find a way to yes.

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.