Joe Barton actually said...

"I do appreciate the opportunity. There are two bills that I have been actively engaged with that are the subject of this markup today."

"This is a commonsense bill. It really is."

"I mean, you know, the renewable standard for Texas is based on the energy renewable portfolio standard for Kansas."

"Well, just as an example, are you aware of the fact that if Texas closed down every existing fossil fuel generation plant in the State, every one, every coal-fired plant, every natural gas plant in th..."