Joe Barton: “I want to refocus. You know, we are kind of letting the tail wag the dog here.”

Before I yield to Dr. Burgess, I echo what Congresswoman Castor just said about the staffs that have worked so hard. We couldn't have done this bill without all the individuals she just named. I also thank her. When she said I have been…

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.

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

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