Thomas R. Carper: “Thank you, Senator Capito.”

We are delighted to be able to move the legislation today.

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.

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.

Thank you for your passion, and I would ask that we spend the rest of this day dealing with this.