Tom Carper actually said...

"I come out of this hearing encouraged rather than discouraged."

"The Postal Service has done an admirable job in cutting costs and streamlining operations and reducing its workforce through attrition."

"I am reminded--there are no silver bullets when it comes to helping meet the fiscal challenges of the Postal Service."

"The real challenge is to grow revenues, especially in a down economy, which I think is actually starting to get better."