Joe Barton: “It is a very important position that you four people hold.”

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

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

Truth is a powerful drug. Use it sparingly.

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…