Joe Barton actually said...

"Together, we benefit knowing the safety and security of our energy supply will not be subject to the whims of adversaries seeking to use energy as a political weapon."

"Currently our oil and gas sector is creating about 9 million jobs a year and sending in taxes more than $30 billion to the Federal Treasury every year."

"I support American energy exports because I support free markets and free trade."

"I want to apologize to the chairman and the ranking member and our esteemed witness for not being here to hear the opening treatment."