John Larson actually said...

"this hearing, while I wish it was delving into the very substantive proposals... we are going to deem as kicking the can down the road"

"it pains me to say this, because I believe that we should step up and take our responsibility head on, and I believe that is what the American people expect out of us."

"I want to associate myself with the remarks of Mr. Pascrell and Mr. Renacci. I want to commend them for their legislation."

"we don't do anything in regular order, which means we don't take up good proposals like this."