Thomas R. Carper: “I would say to our witnesses, this Committee has a pretty good reputation for partnerships.”

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

I think that's disgraceful.

You and our colleagues have heard me invoke in this room more times than I can count the Golden Rule: Treat other people the way I want to be treated.

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