Joe Barton: “My State is in region 6 of EPA and I think as you know, last summer EPA went in and preempted the State's flexible air…”

That's hard to stomach. We wouldn't be having this discussion if there wasn't a general agreement that your company has discriminated against conservatives, most of whom happen to be Republican.

Truth is a powerful drug. Use it sparingly.

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…

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