Joe Barton actually said...

"We shouldn't embrace short-term gains without understanding the long-term costs of our decisions because we can't afford to get it wrong."

"Shouldn't we consider a fee on exports to ensure all Americans benefit from the exploitation and exporting of the natural resources?"

"I believe that we need to answer a host of complicated questions before considering a wholesale dismantling of our Nation's ability to restrict oil exports as proposed in H.R. 702."

"Last year when I brought up this issue I was told to go out and educate my colleagues and garner support for my bill. Well, I've done that."