Edward Markey actually said...

"I want to thank Congressman Bishop for holding this hearing today to consider legislation to combat wildfires."

"If you think storms and drought conditions and catastrophic wildfires are just random freak events, then you are in deep, deep denial."

"My bill also recognizes our constrained fiscal environment and gives the federal agencies additional authorities they desire to stretch the federal dollars further."

"I have suggested that we rename it Denier Island, where those who question the science behind global warming can spend the summer cooling off."