Edward Markey actually said...

"Sanctions are about making clear to the Congolese people that we will not help entrench strong men, but will always lend a helping hand to people working to build strong institutions and prosperous so..."

"I think we have to make absolutely clear that the United States stands with the people and democracy, and will not tolerate leaders who use force or manipulation to hold on to power or break their mos..."

"when the Africans are unified on wanting U.N. sanctions, we can usually get them through."

"There was a defunding of the taxes that the oil companies and the chemical companies had to pay into Superfund."