Rick Larsen actually said...

"Prior to the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Building in Oklahoma City, the Federal Government had no established approach to security for federally owned or leased facilities."

"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."