Joe Barton: “I happen to agree with that.”

It doesn't change the basic mission statement. It doesn't change the authorized level of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

This is a really, really good bill. I hope we have a great hearing.

But I also think I speak for the majority and the minority that we hope that this is something that can move reasonably expeditiously and that means actually end up in a bill the President signs in this Congress.

I want to thank Congressman Rush for working with me as one of the two lead bipartisan sponsors.