On the recordJuly 13, 2011
If you have Joe Barton and Ed Markey on a bill, you pretty well covered the political spectrum not only of this committee but of the Congress.
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Barton highlights the bipartisan nature of the legislation with Markey.
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I want to thank Congressman Rush for working with me as one of the two lead bipartisan sponsors.
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.
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