Joe Barton: “About 5 or 6 years ago I started an effort and held a hearing on the BCS, and everybody thought that was crazy.”

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.

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

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

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I want to thank you, sir, for appearing voluntarily without subpoena and standing or sitting there all by yourself.