Thomas R. Carper: “It is actually good news for everyone who breathes, because when you can't breathe, nothing else matters.”

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.

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

We are delighted to be able to move the legislation today.

I think that's really disgraceful, and it's unacceptable that the local DC courts have vacancies that last years because the Senate fails to act in a timely way.