Joe Barton: “I don't think it is a secret that I am a proponent and supporter of the Keystone pipeline, so it is somewhat redundant…”

You can tell that you have been president of a national organization. I am throwing you softballs, and you are being very ecumenical.

I was very heartened by the opening comments of Mr. Rush and Mr. Pallone.

We are just trying to adopt the SPR to the modern situation.

But I also think I speak for the majority and the minority that we hope that this is something that can move reasonably expeditiously and that means actually end up in a bill the President signs in this Congress.