Tom Carper: “A word of thanks to D.C. shadow Senators, Paul Strauss and Michael Brown, for their input.”

People ask me what I am proudest of in my life, and I always say, raising three boys, with a big assist from their mom.

We help make the rules for the country, and we do not do this by ourselves.

For too long, the seats have not been filled, and not been filled properly.

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.