Thomas R. Carper: “Thank you, Senator Capito.”

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.

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.

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.