Joe Barton actually said...

I guess--I guess it is a surprise to the Obama administration that there's a Republican majority in the House, and we actually show up for work most weeks, Monday through Friday, and are holding hearings.

Context

Barton criticizes the Obama administration for not recognizing the Republican majority's active role in Congress.

05/02/2011

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