Joe Barton: “Thank you, Chairman Shimkus. I want to give Ranking Member Tonko A+ for the line of the day...”

Now, I want to ask Mr. Salo, you have mentioned two principles that legislation that actually works should have. You mentioned flexibility. Does ACE Kids have flexibility?

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.

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

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