Rick Larsen actually said...

"A key message that has been shared by a lot of the stakeholders that we have met with is the importance of the defense industrial base to our Nation's security."

"I would like to extend my condolences to the families of the 25 passengers and crewmembers who died as a result of this tragic marine casualty."

"I want to thank you for scheduling the morning's hearing to delve into the safety of cruise vessels in light of the January 13th, 2012, grounding of the Italian cruise ship Costa Concordia off the coa..."

"It is hard for me to recall another instance where the solution to a policy problem has been so apparent, yet the reaction of the Congress is so contrary or unresponsive."