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Tom Latham: You will remember also, during the hearings with the Secretary, I asked that very question of the Secretary. You're…

On the recordJune 27, 2012
You will remember also, during the hearings with the Secretary, I asked that very question of the Secretary. You're taking gas tax, vehicle miles traveled off the table, let's find a way to do this. He said: Well, we need to sit down at the table and discuss this. I said: Mr. Secretary, you're at a table. I'll be glad to come around and sit with you, and we'll discuss it. You come up with some ideas. And he came up with zero ideas, if you'll remember that.
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Tom Latham
Iowa
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Jun 27, 2012

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