Thomas R. Carper: “Justice delayed is justice denied.”

I would say there is a lesson here for both of us, and one of those is to make clear I am always ready to take your calls, your meeting, whatever you want and engage.

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

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.

For too long, the seats have not been filled, and not been filled properly.