Joe Barton: “But because of all the things that we have done over the past 40 years, the number of birth defects because of mercury…”

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?

I would repeal every existing regulation and law on oxygen and CAFE standards.

The allegation that we made, the Republicans, is that you're discriminatory against us--against the Republicans.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I want to thank you, sir, for appearing voluntarily without subpoena and standing or sitting there all by yourself.