Joe Barton actually said...

"This misguided approach would only serve to harm the most vulnerable populations that regulation properly protects."

"Mr. Barton's bill does not force any state to participate in the federal system, and it allows states to implement their own online gaming regulations."

"I think it is a good work product. I think it would work."

"I think the time has come to recognize that in the Internet age we need to regulate and set a level playing field for those of us who would like to play poker online."