Thomas R. Carper: “I want to ask unanimous consent to submit for the record a variety of materials that relate to today's budget hearing.”

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

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 hope is that the issues we just discussed... we can keep at it today and see if we can't find a way to yes.