Joe Barton: “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…”

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.

The allegation that we made, the Republicans, is that you're discriminatory against us--against the Republicans.

I think that Mr. Flores and Mr. Shimkus have done a very good job in trying to patch together a compromise bill that's good politics.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I want to thank you, sir, for appearing voluntarily without subpoena and standing or sitting there all by yourself.