Joe Barton: “I rise in strongest possible opposition to the Markey amendment. The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman from Texas is recognized…”

Now, I want to ask Mr. Salo, you have mentioned two principles that legislation that actually works should have. You mentioned flexibility. Does ACE Kids have flexibility?

I can't tell you how excited I am to have this hearing. It's really exciting for me.

Before Congressman Hensarling leaves, I just want to commend him for his service and tell him what a privilege it has been for me to serve with him and to know him as a friend. We are both retiring, and we are both, so far as I know, going…

It's obvious that, to me, anyway, this program is being abused.