Joe Barton actually said...

"I don't understand what is self-incriminating about a yes or no answer as to whether the American people deserve to know what happened to over half a billion dollars of their money."

"I want to ask Mr. Harrison if he thinks the American people who have invested over half a billion dollars deserve to know what happened to that money."

"However, I am sure that the members of this subcommittee will still ask those questions so at least the American people, Mr. Chairman, know what questions should be answered."

"The American people deserve an answer to that question, Mr. Chairman."