Thomas R. Carper: “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.”

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.

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

We help make the rules for the country, and we do not do this by ourselves.

For too long, the seats have not been filled, and not been filled properly.