Thomas R. Carper: “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.”

Well, there is a good compromise out there, and I think if we are smart and don't give up today, we will find it.

You and our colleagues have heard me invoke in this room more times than I can count the Golden Rule: Treat other people the way I want to be treated.

I want to thank our members for being here today.

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.