6 Quotes & Sayings By Joe Barton

Joe Barton is an American politician, entrepreneur, and former member of the United States House of Representatives. He was elected to represent Texas's 6th congressional district in the Republican Party on November 6, 2008. A moderate Republican, he was reelected to a second term in 2012. He announced his resignation from the House in March 2015 Read more

Barton was a candidate in Texas' 8th congressional district special election on May 27, 2017, but lost to Democrat Colin Allred.

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The American flag is an enduring symbol of liberty, democracy, and justice. It is fitting that the House act to protect it as we approach our nation's birthday, and as our men and women in uniform rally behind it in Iraq's battlefields. Joe Barton
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Our flag honors those who have fought to protect it, and is a reminder of the sacrifice of our nation's founders and heroes. As the ultimate icon of America's storied history, the Stars and Stripes represents the very best of this nation. Joe Barton
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I would point out that if you're a believer in the Bible, one would have to say the Great Flood is an example of climate change and that certainly wasn't because mankind had overdeveloped hydrocarbon energy. Joe Barton
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I tell my environmental friends that they have won. Every issue we look at from an energy perspective is now also looked at from an environmental perspective. Joe Barton
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Supercookies are legal, but I don't think they should be. Joe Barton