Thomas R. Carper: “I usually default to the golden rule, and I think in this case it's a pretty good guide as well.”

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.

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

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

We are better off when we hear community concerns at the beginning of the process rather than at the end.