Joe Barton actually said...

We represent the people of the United States. When you get a letter or your agency gets a letter from this committee that is signed by the chairman and the ranking member and maybe the subcommittee chairman, you are supposed to answer it.

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Barton emphasizes the obligation to respond to committee inquiries.

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