Thomas R. Carper: “Thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill that I just mentioned and the Inflation Reduction Act, we are beginning to…”

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

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.

Given how important this obviously is, my only regret is that we didn't have an opportunity to talk about it 24 hours ago.

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.