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On the recordFebruary 7, 2012
I think, Mr. Chairman, that it is time for us now to try to deal--first of all, we have got to admit that we are a schizophrenic committee...
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Joe Barton
Republican · Texas

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Barton calls for acknowledgment of the committee's inconsistent actions and the need for intervention.

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