Edward Markey actually said...

"The fact is that domestic oil production has been increasing overall, and in the Gulf of Mexico under the Obama Administration."

"This hearing is apparently taking place in a parallel universe where we did not suffer the worst oil spill in our nation's history last year..."

"They were absolutely irresponsible, and their irresponsibility is something that goes to their safety record."

"Do you agree that the views of these heroes that the legislation undermines EPA's regulatory authority that is critical to reducing the clear and present danger to the security and welfare of the Unit..."