Joe Barton: “Dr. Burgess has got a well intended piece of legislation.”

I think it's good to have this and I think it's very good that we try to work to tighten up and, as the gentlelady just said, let's determine what the real intent is and then legislate accordingly.

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

Truth is a powerful drug. Use it sparingly.

As dean of the Texas delegation, I ask unanimous consent that the gentleman from Texas, the Honorable Michael Cloud, be permitted to take the oath of office today. His certificate of election has not arrived, but there is no contest and no…