Joe Barton actually said...

"I would encourage the Commission and the staff and the members of this committee to keep an open mind on this because we have conflicting goals."

"I personally believe it is not fair at all that the end result is that a low power television station that has been a good licensee ends up totally off the air."

"I want to compliment the chairman, who is not here, for the new seats up here on the dais. They are very comfortable."

"I do expect the FCC will follow the law, including maximizing the proceeds from the auction."