Joe Barton actually said...

"People need to know that you are here voluntarily. You are not here because you have been subpoenaed, so we appreciate that."

"This is a difficult hearing because I think everybody has the same bottom line."

"Well, thank you. More importantly, I am the current vice chairman, such as that is."

"Now, you're aware that we passed a bill that's languishing, I believe, in the Senate that would change the law..."