Joe Barton: “Mexico is finally freeing up their oil economy, and if they follow through with their constitutional change, you will…”

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

I think that Mr. Flores and Mr. Shimkus have done a very good job in trying to patch together a compromise bill that's good politics.

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

I thank the gentlewoman from Michigan for her kind words. I appreciate the nice gift I got yesterday from her and her husband, his new book, ``The Dean.'' I look forward to reading it over Christmas. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the…