Thomas R. Carper: “We are delighted to kick it off with this hearing.”

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

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.

We help make the rules for the country, and we do not do this by ourselves.

I want to thank our members for being here today.