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Sorry for Apologizing « Conversations From Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) suggesting taxpayers flip the bill instead of BP, then recanting, to this I really think there is nothing more I need to say. I will let the Rep. Joe Barton (R-TX) speak for himself and reveal his own intentions & motivations.

Joe Barton Sends Tony Hayward A Loving Apology Dear Tony Hayward,

Rep. Joe Barton is really, really sorry that you're going to have to pay for your oil spill disaster. But he wants you to know... you make his world go 'round.

Joe Barton's Misconstrued Misconstruction ColbertNation.com video - Joe Barton apologizes for his misconstrued misconstruction, and pundits call the BP escrow account unconstitutional.

Republican Minority Whip, Eric Cantor: Joe Barton "Is Not The Issue" 06/24/10, MSNBC - Republican Minority Whip Eric Cantor repeatedly said that the most senior House Republican on Energy, Joe Barton, "is not the issue."

The Plum Line - Joe Barton deletes Tweet unapologizing for BP apology ...

Barton to keep seat as top Republican on committee after oil remarks Rep. Joe Barton has expressed remorse to his fellow Republicans for his remarks last week apologizing to BP chief executive Tony Hayward and will retain his position as the top GOP lawmaker on the Energy and Commerce Committee.

What the Conservatives whisper to themselves.

Rep. Joe Barton: Right, but at the wrong time | RedState By now we've all heard about Rep. Joe Barton's apology to BP for the government's shakedown of forcing them to fund a $20B slush fund to pay for the Gulf oil

Eugene Robinson - A GOP chorus of Joe Bartons on the BP oil spill The BP apologist is mainstream among conservative Republicans.

Right Now - GOP candidates echo Barton on BP 'shakedown' ...

Rush Limbaugh Bashes GOP for not standing behind Barton // Current (CNN) – Conservative talk-radio host Rush Limbaugh is taking aim at Republican leaders for rushing to demand Texas Rep. Joe Barton retract his controversial