Joe Barton: “I have served in Congress and on this committee for over a quarter of a century...”

I want to thank Congressman Rush for working with me as one of the two lead bipartisan sponsors.

Then we should just stiff the Medicare recipients?

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…

Now, I want to ask Mr. Salo, you have mentioned two principles that legislation that actually works should have. You mentioned flexibility. Does ACE Kids have flexibility?