Thomas R. Carper: “I think the biggest gap--we've talked about it--is our inability to achieve affordability across a broader spectrum of…”

I think that's really disgraceful, and it's unacceptable that the local DC courts have vacancies that last years because the Senate fails to act in a timely way.

Last year, the Environment and Public Works Committee held, I think, not one, but a couple of hearings on permitting, common theme at our hearings, on the importance of public engagement.

We need to reform it.

I think that's disgraceful.