Joe Barton: “Mr. Johnson's bill is simply an acknowledgment of that and says let's use this economic resource that we have to benefit…”

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

Before I yield to Dr. Burgess, I echo what Congresswoman Castor just said about the staffs that have worked so hard. We couldn't have done this bill without all the individuals she just named. I also thank her. When she said I have been…

I think that Mr. Flores and Mr. Shimkus have done a very good job in trying to patch together a compromise bill that's good politics.

Mr. Chairman, my time has expired. Next time I would ask unanimous consent if I could ask the question and then answer it myself so that I could make sure I get the right answer I want.