Joe Barton: “We are just trying to adopt the SPR to the modern situation.”

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

It is voluntary on a State basis.

This is a really, really good bill. I hope we have a great hearing.

May I inquire how much time I have remaining? The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Texas has 2\1/2\ minutes remaining.