Edward Markey actually said...

"the majority has refused to take action on the broader legislation that Ranking Member Markey and I have introduced"

"this proposal, because the discussion draft differs from the reorganization of the department, will only delay permitting of drilling."

"the majority's discussion draft doesn't provide any dedicated funding stream for the Bureau of Ocean Energy."

"the safety of the workers is preserved, and that the economic needs of the country are met."