Joe Barton: “I simply want to say this is a $12 million advertising campaign for free government money or loans at very low interest…”

“I simply want to say this is a $12 million advertising campaign for free government money or loans at very low interest rates. Bees don't need directions to find where the flowers are that they're going to pollinate to get the honey and to go back to the hive. Bank robbers don't need directions on how to find the banks where the money is. Homeowners and contractors who qualify under this program don't need a $12 million program to find out where and how to get the money. As Dr. Burgess pointed out, they will be immediately on the Internet, on the various Web sites, and on the toll-free hotline numbers, and all the other various things finding out how, where, and what the requirements are. If all else fails, they can call Congressman Markey's office, and he will be happy to provide them with free assistance. If his office is overloaded, since mine is right next door, I will put them on a waiting list and will get back to them within 5 to 10 years. So I support the Burgess amendment, and I would hope that we would adopt it.”