Joe Barton: “To his credit, President Obama said he wanted to do.”

Truth is a powerful drug. Use it sparingly.

I thank the gentlewoman from Michigan for her kind words. I appreciate the nice gift I got yesterday from her and her husband, his new book, ``The Dean.'' I look forward to reading it over Christmas. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the…

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

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