Joe Barton: “I would like to yield Ms. Lofgren 2\1/2\ minutes if she so wishes. The CHAIRMAN. The gentlewoman from California is…”

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.

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.

I was very heartened by the opening comments of Mr. Rush and Mr. Pallone.

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…