Joe Barton: “I mean--this--when you are trying to find a cure for cancer and all the other great things, I don't know that this is…”

I was very heartened by the opening comments of Mr. Rush and Mr. Pallone.

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.

I am grateful that that one did deliver.

As dean of the Texas delegation, I ask unanimous consent that the gentleman from Texas, the Honorable Michael Cloud, be permitted to take the oath of office today. His certificate of election has not arrived, but there is no contest and no…