Joe Barton: “I think with all the good intentions in the past, basic principle is when all else fails, go back to basic principles…”

Truth is a powerful drug. Use it sparingly.

There's a saying that a lot of us use quite a bit. It's called no good deed goes unpunished.

It's obvious that, to me, anyway, this program is being abused.

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.