Joe Barton: “I believe that alternative energy sources like wind power and in some cases small hydro is the way to go.”

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

This is a really, really good bill. I hope we have a great hearing.

Before Congressman Hensarling leaves, I just want to commend him for his service and tell him what a privilege it has been for me to serve with him and to know him as a friend. We are both retiring, and we are both, so far as I know, going…

May I inquire how much time I have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Texas has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.