Edward Markey actually said...

"I thank you, Senator Boxer, for convening this critically important hearing, and I thank all of my colleagues for your thoughtful and inspiring testimony."

"Violence and discrimination against women and girls is not just a human rights issue or a moral issue. It is a matter of national security."

"According to Amnesty International, violence against women and girls is one of the most pervasive human rights abuses and a global epidemic."

"The Pipeline Modernization and Consumer Protection Act would require gas pipeline facilities to accelerate the repair, rehabilitation, and replacement of high-risk pipelines."