Joe Barton actually said...

The issue before the subcommittee and this panel is really, who is going to set the policy? Who is best able to set the policy?

Barton questions whether policy should be set by federal or state governments.

02/14/2013

More Joe Barton Quotes

I believe in states' rights. New York doesn't want to allow hydraulic fracturing, so they don't.

I think that is a good thing. I believe in states' rights.

The EPA has a right to set a national standard in interstate commerce to protect public health.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.