Joe Barton actually said...

"In the somewhat longer term, perhaps it will give impetus to this committee and the Congress to address some of the fundamental issues and hopefully come up with stronger privacy protections for our c..."

"I think the European Union has highlighted a substantial issue, and that the U.S. privacy laws aren't as strong as they could be."

"I want to thank both chairmen for this joint hearing, and it is a very important topic."

"I just want to say I am troubled that we are beginning to take the position that access to wireless programs... are some sort of an entitlement."