Joe Barton: “I do not want to delete it, but I am willing to clarify it if you are willing to vote for the bill.”

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

I want to thank Congressman Rush for working with me as one of the two lead bipartisan sponsors.

I was very heartened by the opening comments of Mr. Rush and Mr. Pallone.

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.