Political Quotes

Joe Barton: In 1982, I was a White House fellow in the Department of Energy, and I played a very minor, minor role in the drafting…

On the recordApril 25, 2017
In 1982, I was a White House fellow in the Department of Energy, and I played a very minor, minor role in the drafting of what we now call the Nuclear Waste Policy Act of 1982.
Said by
Joe Barton
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Barton reflects on his historical involvement in nuclear waste policy.

Share

More from Joe Barton

Dec 10, 2018

Truth is a powerful drug. Use it sparingly.

congress.gov
Dec 11, 2018

Before Congressman Hensarling leaves, I just want to commend him for his service and tell him what a privilege it has been for me to serve with him and to know him as a friend. We are both retiring, and we are both, so far as I know, going…

govinfo.gov
Jul 10, 2018

There's a saying that a lot of us use quite a bit. It's called no good deed goes unpunished.

congress.gov
Sep 4, 2018

That's hard to stomach. We wouldn't be having this discussion if there wasn't a general agreement that your company has discriminated against conservatives, most of whom happen to be Republican.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation