Thomas R. Carper: “I had a great run in the Navy and as Delaware's treasurer, Congressman, Governor, Senator, and to serve here and chair…”

We help make the rules for the country, and we do not do this by ourselves.

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.

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.