Joe Barton: “It would be an open process with criteria, and all comers would get to submit an application and then a merit-based…”

Mr. Chairman, my time has expired. Next time I would ask unanimous consent if I could ask the question and then answer it myself so that I could make sure I get the right answer I want.

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

I want to thank Congressman Rush for working with me as one of the two lead bipartisan sponsors.

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…