Thomas R. Carper: “An agency with a budget the size of this one, it is an almost $100 billion budget, and that is unacceptable.”

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

I think the greatest way that the Commission can have an impact on that is probably through our rate-making authority.

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.