Joe Barton: “I want to appreciate you and Chairman Walden honoring your word at the markup where this bill was not marked up, but you…”

Before I yield to Dr. Burgess, I echo what Congresswoman Castor just said about the staffs that have worked so hard. We couldn't have done this bill without all the individuals she just named. I also thank her. When she said I have been…

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.

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