Edward Markey actually said...

"We thank you so much for holding this very important hearing."

"It is hard to dispute that American leadership in the Asia-Pacific has brought sustained stability and unprecedented economic growth."

"I think this series of hearings which we are going to be having is just going to lay the foundation for our ability to be able to make some intelligent decisions about what the role of the United Stat..."

"Both countries have worked jointly to further advance and protect democracy as well as to support democratic institutions in other parts of the western hemisphere."