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Joe Barton: Mr. Chairman, my time has expired. Next time I would ask unanimous consent if I could ask the question and then answer…

On the recordSeptember 4, 2018
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.
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Joe Barton
Republican · Texas

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Barton humorously suggests a way to ensure he gets the answers he prefers.

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