Edward Markey actually said...

"Climate change has already threatened economic development and the environment and reliable energy production in the region."

"We need to take that seriously with actual, real measures."

"The TVA can and should foster the kind of innovation that can clean up the region's energy resources, grow union jobs, reduce consumers' energy burdens, improve energy reliability and affordability, a..."

"In addition to bringing down energy costs for consumers, increasing the percentage of renewable energy in the TVA power mix can also attract new businesses to the Tennessee Valley."