Joe Barton: “I know that some Members of this body have said that this is some sort of a Republican policy gimmick. But you are not a…”

If we did that and went to a pure market for ethanol, it would work.

I don't want to speak for the Department of Energy, but the draft legislation allows, without going through the appropriation process, funds generated by using this facility for private purposes to be used for maintenance of the facility.

Before Congressman Hensarling leaves, I just want to commend him for his service and tell him what a privilege it has been for me to serve with him and to know him as a friend. We are both retiring, and we are both, so far as I know, going…

You can tell that you have been president of a national organization. I am throwing you softballs, and you are being very ecumenical.