Joe Barton actually said...

"Due to the many conversations that we have had with various stakeholders, it would be my intention that this bill does go to markup to offer an amendment in the nature of a substitute."

"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."