Joe Barton actually said...

"I believe I could trust Mr. Harper and the State of Mississippi to guarantee the catfish I eat, if it is not in Texas, if I don't catch it myself, is safe for me to eat."

"I personally think we could repeal the CAFE standards in their entirety."

"I think it is doing very well and I am very happy that we have brought balance to the world oil markets by repealing the ability of our domestic producers to export."

"I simply want to say thank you for your service to the country. You've always been available to the members of the committee."