Joe Barton: “If you can't debate the policies in Washington, you attack the personality and that is what is happening to you.”

My Texas pride doesn't need to be hurt by that, is what you are telling me.

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.

I was very heartened by the opening comments of Mr. Rush and Mr. Pallone.

It is voluntary on a State basis.