Joe Barton: “I think what Job Corps brings is hope for the future, a safe haven for students to achieve high school diplomas.”

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.

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…

I would repeal every existing regulation and law on oxygen and CAFE standards.

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