Joe Barton: “Putting a ban on crude oil exports at that time made some sense, to husband that resource as a strategic commodity.”

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…

The allegation that we made, the Republicans, is that you're discriminatory against us--against the Republicans.

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

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I want to thank you, sir, for appearing voluntarily without subpoena and standing or sitting there all by yourself.