Joe Barton: “When I was chairman of the full committee, we passed a bill called the Energy Policy Act of 2005...”

That's hard to stomach. We wouldn't be having this discussion if there wasn't a general agreement that your company has discriminated against conservatives, most of whom happen to be Republican.

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

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.