Joe Barton: “You don't just stand up and say, you know, we have this agreement, and hug, and everybody just loves each other.”

The allegation that we made, the Republicans, is that you're discriminatory against us--against the Republicans.

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.

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.