Ed Markey: “The Honorable Edward J. Markey”

“We agree that permitting should be efficient, predictable, and capable of supporting the infrastructure our country needs. But faster permitting should not come at the expense of transparency or communities’ ability to shape the decisions…

Three years into the brutality of the war in Gaza, we must stop the bombing, end this conflict, and usher in much-needed humanitarian aid into Gaza.

“I’m still reviewing text of this proposal, and I will be looking closely at the details. Building transmission is important. It’s also important not to lock in more fossil fuels and lock out communities.”

We must recommit to bring about lasting peace for Israelis and Palestinians, ensuring self-determination, peace, and freedom for all.