Joe Barton: “You keep saying ``another great Texan.'' That's redundant. If you say ``Texan,'' it's assumed that they're great.”

Truth is a powerful drug. Use it sparingly.

I would repeal every existing regulation and law on oxygen and CAFE standards.

I think that Mr. Flores and Mr. Shimkus have done a very good job in trying to patch together a compromise bill that's good politics.

You can tell that you have been president of a national organization. I am throwing you softballs, and you are being very ecumenical.