Ed Markey actually said...

"If confirmed as Ambassador, I, too, will strongly advocate for de-escalating tensions and preparing the public for a peace the people of Armenia and Azerbaijan deserve."

"Facilitating regional integration is a particular priority for the United States."

"We believe regional integration is in the economic interest of all three countries and certainly in our interest."

"We continue to call on the Azerbaijani authorities to strengthen due process, and judicial independence, ensure freedoms of assembly, association, and expression, and support an open, vibrant, and pea..."