Thomas R. Carper: “Every now and then we are fortunate to have a leader of another nation come to Washington, to Capitol Hill, and speak at…”

People ask me what I am proudest of in my life, and I always say, raising three boys, with a big assist from their mom.

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.

I would say there is a lesson here for both of us, and one of those is to make clear I am always ready to take your calls, your meeting, whatever you want and engage.

I usually default to the golden rule, and I think in this case it's a pretty good guide as well.