Tom Rice actually said...

"I really appreciate your being here and I have enjoyed hearing your success stories. They all center on a business friendly environment, lower taxes, lower regulation, good logistics."

"Income tax, I think it hurts your growth. I think more and more studies are showing income tax hinders your growth the most of all taxes."

"Well, I appreciate your comments, Professor Porter."

"Thank you Chairman Rice for this opportunity to appear before your subcommittee."