Joe Barton: “We do think there is a true State-Federal partnership, and we do think that State regulatory authority is as good as…”

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 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.

If we did that and went to a pure market for ethanol, it would work.