Joe Barton actually said...

"Well, do you think that the American taxpayer should have a reasonable expectation that all of these loans should be repaid as opposed to any loan that is made is just money down the tubes and it is n..."

"I know at least one other has, since Solyndra, and I am told that there are a number of others that are on the problem list."

"In my opening statement I referenced the alternative energy budget and specifically said concerns about the Loan Guarantee Program."

"it is obvious that part of the solution is to drill more here in the United States."