Joe Barton: “I wanted to clarify some things with the author of the amendment. Does your amendment deal specifically with the…”

My Texas pride doesn't need to be hurt by that, is what you are telling me.

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.

It's obvious that, to me, anyway, this program is being abused.

Truth is a powerful drug. Use it sparingly.