Tom Rice actually said...

"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."

"I think we have to invest in our infrastructure because American competitiveness, American business, middle-class jobs, and our entire economy are at stake."

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