Thomas R. Carper: “as we say in Delaware, seize the day, or Carper diem.”

We help make the rules for the country, and we do not do this by ourselves.

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.

Given how important this obviously is, my only regret is that we didn't have an opportunity to talk about it 24 hours ago.

Given how important this obviously is, my only regret is that we didn't have an opportunity to talk about it 24 hours ago.