Joe Barton: “I was puzzled as I listened to you evade the answer to the chairman's questions about when you learned.”

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

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…

Every now and then, we have a day when it reminds us why we ran for Congress. Today is one of those days.

Truth is a powerful drug. Use it sparingly.