Joe Barton: “I think it would be worthwhile to look at privatizing.”

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…

I don't want to speak for the Department of Energy, but the draft legislation allows, without going through the appropriation process, funds generated by using this facility for private purposes to be used for maintenance of the facility.

I am grateful that that one did deliver.

I can't tell you how excited I am to have this hearing. It's really exciting for me.