Thomas R. Carper: “If the Federal Reserve continues to do their job, and we do our job, maybe it will just keep coming down. I hope so.”

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 the greatest way that the Commission can have an impact on that is probably through our rate-making authority.

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.

I want to thank our members for being here today.