Joe Barton: “I am opposed to just unilaterally overriding the individual's right to privacy by requiring written consent.”

As dean of the Texas delegation, I ask unanimous consent that the gentleman from Texas, the Honorable Michael Cloud, be permitted to take the oath of office today. His certificate of election has not arrived, but there is no contest and no…

The allegation that we made, the Republicans, is that you're discriminatory against us--against the Republicans.

I was very heartened by the opening comments of Mr. Rush and Mr. Pallone.

Mr. Chairman, my time has expired. Next time I would ask unanimous consent if I could ask the question and then answer it myself so that I could make sure I get the right answer I want.