Edward Markey actually said...

"Progressive tax, economic and financial policies are not only critical for our environment, but are also fairer and more equitable for our society."

"Repealing the depletion allowance for hardrock mining would save the taxpayer almost $800 million a year."

"I think that is directly pertinent because they both offered an alternative to the proposal which the majority has before the Committee."

"I believe it should remain an unmolested U.S. wilderness sanctuary, public land used for outdoors recreation by world citizens."