Joe Barton: “I don't think Mr. Pitts or Mr. Upton or any of the Republicans are unwilling to sit down and help clarify, to use your…”

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…

I want to thank Congressman Rush for working with me as one of the two lead bipartisan sponsors.

It is voluntary on a State basis.

This is a really, really good bill. I hope we have a great hearing.