Thomas R. Carper: “We welcome those metrics. Keep us heading in the right direction. It is very encouraging.”

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.

For too long, the seats have not been filled, and not been filled properly.

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.