Joe Barton: “Achieving North American oil independence won't cost the American people a single dime.”

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

If we did that and went to a pure market for ethanol, it would work.

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.

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