Rick Larsen actually said...

America's future is dependent on us getting our investments right in this budget.

We must turn this decline around by investing in manufacturing and boosting exports, both of which create jobs for Americans.

Boosting manufacturing is a key part of rebuilding the middle class by providing a source of good-paying jobs.

I fully support the president's goal to double our exports between 2010 and 2015 and urge this committee to support these initiatives.