Joe Barton: “If there is ever a time for more aggressive oversight, this is it.”

Before I yield to Dr. Burgess, I echo what Congresswoman Castor just said about the staffs that have worked so hard. We couldn't have done this bill without all the individuals she just named. I also thank her. When she said I have been…

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

If we did that and went to a pure market for ethanol, it would work.

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…