Thomas R. Carper: “It is important to stick to it, all right? It is really important to set leadership by example.”

Well, there is a good compromise out there, and I think if we are smart and don't give up today, we will find it.

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

People ask me what I am proudest of in my life, and I always say, raising three boys, with a big assist from their mom.

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.