Edward Markey actually said...

"It is absolutely human suffering at a level that we have not seen in a long, long time, and it is the responsibility of our Government to respond and to respond everywhere, including Puerto Rico with ..."

"Do you join me in my concern regarding cuts to coastal research programs that prepare communities for rising seas and worsening storms?"

"If I am confirmed, I would seek to ensure that coastal states, like Connecticut, will have proper warning and be prepared for future storms by prioritizing funding for implementing the Weather Researc..."

"I am not prepared today at this hearing to say where I would come down on recommending the DOT provide a new requirement for phasing in new tank cars."