Joe Barton: “It might have worked for 1996, but that world doesn't exist today, so let's figure out what exists today and in the…”

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

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I want to thank you, sir, for appearing voluntarily without subpoena and standing or sitting there all by yourself.

Truth is a powerful drug. Use it sparingly.

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.