On the recordSeptember 10, 2003
Regrettably, during the conference, the Democrats in the Senate were not invited to participate.
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Thomas R. Carper
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congress.govRegrettably, during the conference, the Democrats in the Senate were not invited to participate.
Senator Carper discusses the exclusion of Democrats from the energy bill conference.
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I usually default to the golden rule, and I think in this case it's a pretty good guide as well.
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Public engagement can build trust, it can increase public buy-in, can help resolve issues, can help prevent litigation, and ultimately it can save time and money.