Joe Barton actually said...

"We have the advantage, as a subcommittee, that we know now what happened in the past."

"If a part doesn't meet the specification, why in the world would you not refuse it and only accept a part that meets the specification?"

"We try to approach them on behalf of the American people in a non-partisan, very open way."

"Well, again, with due--that is not an acceptable answer, I think, to the American people."