Rick Larsen actually said...

"Hon. Rick Larsen, a Representative in Congress from the State of Washington, and Ranking Member, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, opening statement."

"Today's hearing on the state of the Highway Trust Fund is an opportunity to discuss a critical responsibility that faces this committee."

"Thanks. Our Washington State Constitution says gas tax has to be used for transportation."

"Now, we have the third highest gas tax of any State in the country or so."