Joe Barton: “What one person considers rationing, another might refer to as reducing excessive growth areas of Medicare.”

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.

Truth is a powerful drug. Use it sparingly.

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

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…