Joe Barton: “Without access to the information from the executive branch we cannot conduct the effective oversight.”

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.

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

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

I think that Mr. Flores and Mr. Shimkus have done a very good job in trying to patch together a compromise bill that's good politics.