Thomas R. Carper: “Given how important this obviously is, my only regret is that we didn't have an opportunity to talk about it 24 hours…”

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.

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

I think that's disgraceful.

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