Joe Barton: “We have strong environmental laws. We expected those laws to be enforced strongly. We expect them also to be enforced…”

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

Truth is a powerful drug. Use it sparingly.

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.

I thank the gentlewoman from Michigan for her kind words. I appreciate the nice gift I got yesterday from her and her husband, his new book, ``The Dean.'' I look forward to reading it over Christmas. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the…