Tom Rice actually said...

So when listeners hear you say 'balance,' they need to think tax increase, because that is what we are talking about.

When I say 'balance,' I mean the revenue should be equal to the expenses, or expenses should be less.

I agree with the comments that Mr. DeFazio had earlier that we are being left behind in the world.

OK. All right. You say current receipts on the Highway Trust Fund cover about 60 percent of current funding levels.