Edward Markey actually said...

"We strongly support that children first get a good education so that that contributes to the development of Africa."

"AGOA enjoys bipartisan support because of its ability to assist qualifying sub-Saharan African countries in gaining greater access to United States markets."

"I expect that we will take it up, and reconsider it, debate it, and move it on the floor once the Finance bill comes out."

"I support the long-term reauthorization of AGOA, and I am pleased to see that the Finance Committee has made real progress on an at least 10-year authorization."