Tom Carper: “I also understand the importance of ensuring that our Federal dollars are well spent, especially during a time of record…”

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.

Public engagement can build trust, it can increase public buy-in, can help resolve issues, can help prevent litigation, and ultimately it can save time and money.

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