Joe Barton: “I respect Mr. Conyers. He is a good man. He is in serious opposition. I have 4\1/2\ minutes remaining. I would be happy…”

My Texas pride doesn't need to be hurt by that, is what you are telling me.

I think it's good to have this and I think it's very good that we try to work to tighten up and, as the gentlelady just said, let's determine what the real intent is and then legislate accordingly.

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…

It doesn't change the basic mission statement. It doesn't change the authorized level of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.