Ed Markey actually said...

"I will do what America does best: stand up against repressive regimes and promote human rights."

"The United States enters into and remains in arms control agreements that are in our national security interest."

"I personally appreciate your commitment to exposing the Castro dictatorship's total disregard for human and civil rights."

"Taking up the cause of freedom is not just the right thing to do, it is, of course, the smart thing to do."