Edward Markey actually said...

"If confirmed, will you urge the administration to appoint an advocate for religious and ethnic minorities..."

"Global vaccine inequity still remains a very serious challenge."

"It is my pleasure to introduce Ambassador Rufus Gifford, a native of the great Commonwealth of Massachusetts."

"It is my pleasure today to introduce my friend, Claire Cronin, as the President's nominee to be the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Ireland."