Thomas R. Carper: “It is important to stick to it, all right? It is really important to set leadership by example.”

Given how important this obviously is, my only regret is that we didn't have an opportunity to talk about it 24 hours ago.

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.

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.