Joe Barton: “I now know who the problem is; it is those big, bad bully Republicans in the Senate. I didn't realize that.”

I thank the gentlewoman from Michigan for her kind words. I appreciate the nice gift I got yesterday from her and her husband, his new book, ``The Dean.'' I look forward to reading it over Christmas. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the…

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?

Truth is a powerful drug. Use it sparingly.

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