Joe Barton actually said...

"I want to compliment the chairman, who is not here, for the new seats up here on the dais. They are very comfortable."

"I would encourage the Commission and the staff and the members of this committee to keep an open mind on this because we have conflicting goals."

"We have a tragedy of significant proportions here. Thirty-two people have died; probably more will."

"What is very clear is that you don't want to answer the question."