Joe Barton: “This is an important issue for me obviously.”

That's hard to stomach. We wouldn't be having this discussion if there wasn't a general agreement that your company has discriminated against conservatives, most of whom happen to be Republican.

If we did that and went to a pure market for ethanol, it would work.

You can tell that you have been president of a national organization. I am throwing you softballs, and you are being very ecumenical.

Mr. Chairman, my time has expired. Next time I would ask unanimous consent if I could ask the question and then answer it myself so that I could make sure I get the right answer I want.