Edward Markey actually said...

"there have been attempts in Congress to pass that sort of legislation. Unfortunately, they have been stymied for various reasons."

"It is time to debate the other pieces of a real energy plan that benefit all American consumers and our economy."

"We need a plan to end excessive Wall Street speculation in oil markets."

"The amendments were needed because the American forest products industry was losing over $1 billion a year to people who cheat."