Oct 6, 2015
A lot of times at these kind of hearings we have to ask political questions and sometimes we have to ask 'got you' questions.
Joe Barton
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Joe Barton is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Texas's 6th congressional district from 1985 to 2019. During his tenure, Barton served as the chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, where he played a significant role in shaping energy policy and telecommunications legislation. He was known for his advocacy of fossil fuel interests and his support for deregulation in the energy sector.
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Oct 6, 2015
With all respect, ma'am, in the State of Texas we're going to have to shut down existing coal plants and build more wind power than the rest of the world has.
Oct 6, 2015
I respect your integrity, I respect your commitment to what you do but, again, I was here in 1990.
Oct 6, 2015
I think it's a true statement that back in 1990 when we passed the Clean Air Act amendments...
Oct 1, 2015
Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Energy and Commerce be authorized to file a supplemental report on the bill H.R. 702. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Westerman). Is there objection to the request of the gentleman…
Sep 16, 2015
That is not what this debate is about. This debate is about a procedure that Planned Parenthood utilizes to take body parts and sell.
Sep 16, 2015
My lifetime voting record on pro-life issues is right at 100 percent. I consider myself to be a pro-life Congressman.
Sep 16, 2015
I think every life is precious. I think the Congress should do everything that we can to protect that life.
Sep 16, 2015
If Congress were to explicitly strip Planned Parenthood funding, are there other women's health organizations already in existence that could accept those funds and provide the same services?
Sep 16, 2015
Is there any medically necessary reason to utilize that procedure to get a body part to use in another medical situation?
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