Edward Markey actually said...

"Your science says that dioxin can be exposed to by human beings at 1,000 times greater rate than the EPA has determined is safe for human beings."

"will you commit to not working to weaken the standards the EPA has already proposed?"

"Just a little humor reflecting the bipartisanship, actually, with which the Senate is able to operate, especially on issues that relate to homeland security."

"I think that this important issue deserves more study and evaluation, and we're going to be pursuing that in the markup as we move forward on this legislation."