Edward Markey actually said...

"Ultimately the purpose of the Act was to create Darwinian paranoia-inducing competition in the marketplace, that would threaten the incumbents, force them to move."

"there is sometimes Irish aristocracy. I think we're seeing it here at the table today."

"I strongly support meaningful privacy protections for all consumers, but particularly for children."

"Having watched major changes in industries that move very rapidly, under the radar, who used to get away with all kinds of things--and I'd say the health insurance industry would be one of the top."