Tom Carper actually said...

"I want to congratulate you and Senator McCaskill for the bipartisan work that went into the permitting reforms."

"I have thought a lot about how we can build infrastructure projects, build them smarter, and build them more cost effectively."

"One of the many things that I think we agree on is the need to invest in our Nation's infrastructure and put more people to work on projects that will help our economy continue to grow."

"Thank you so much, Mr. Chairman. Our thanks to you and especially to Senator McCaskill for the leadership that both of you have shown on what I think is an important issue."