Thomas R. Carper: “We literally served in a war with Vietnam and later on, years later, in a bipartisan way for a Republican President…”

Public engagement can build trust, it can increase public buy-in, can help resolve issues, can help prevent litigation, and ultimately it can save time and money.

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 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.