Thomas R. Carper: “Senator Carper had asked us a couple of months ago to pull together a focus group in our rural part of the State…”

I am the last Vietnam Veteran serving in the U.S. Senate, and kind of relates to my great affection and interest in the postal issues.

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 think that's disgraceful.

I usually default to the golden rule, and I think in this case it's a pretty good guide as well.