Rick Larsen actually said...

"This hearing is taking place at a particularly important time of political and social unease."

"Regulations such as the proposal to amend the Vending Machine Exception will undermine off-highway businesses and communities."

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

"Since the Norfolk Southern derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, committee Democrats have been calling for a rail safety hearing and rail safety legislation."