Edward Markey actually said...

"These watchdogs must be independent, non-partisan, and maintain the highest ethical standards."

"for the EPA to properly evaluate and regulate toxic substances, it is essential that they have the most up-to-date chemical and toxicity data available."

"So, in general, what you are saying is that GAO and the inspector general at the department at the EPA have a very similar view of the speed with which EPA does respond."

"It doesn't mean that enough justices aren't going to come together to look at the accuracy of the argument being made by the Administration that they are upholding existing law and acting under existi..."