Joe Barton: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And I am here under protest. I don't do getaway hearings, and I darned sure don't do hearings…”

There's a saying that a lot of us use quite a bit. It's called no good deed goes unpunished.

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

As dean of the Texas delegation, I ask unanimous consent that the gentleman from Texas, the Honorable Michael Cloud, be permitted to take the oath of office today. His certificate of election has not arrived, but there is no contest and no…

I can't tell you how excited I am to have this hearing. It's really exciting for me.