Joe Barton: “I do share that sentiment with Chairman Waxman.”

Truth is a powerful drug. Use it sparingly.

I helped lead the fight, and a lot of Members on the committee did, to repeal the ban on crude oil exports 3 or 4 years ago.

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.

It is always good to have hearings like this to try to, through bipartisan basis, get facts on the table.