Thomas R. Carper: “I don't think there is objection to the existing backstop authority associated with natural gas pipelines from this…”

I think the greatest way that the Commission can have an impact on that is probably through our rate-making authority.

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

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 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.