Tom Carper actually said...

"These are challenging times for the Postal Service. Absent congressional action this year, that future will be dire."

"the authority the Commission has to prevent closings is somewhat limited."

"it is not enough for the Postal Service or for the Congress just to say cut, cut, cut. We have to find ways to grow some revenues, think outside the box."

"the Postal Service is continuing their Universal Service Obligation."