Edward Markey actually said...

"We have prevented 99 percent of listed species from going extinct because of the Act, but it always depends upon the best science."

"I do not see--think the meeting, in and of itself, signifies progress. I think it is a first step."

"There is no evidence that it is working. In fact, there is evidence that it is not working."

"If China is now playing into this, then ultimately the likelihood of them actually making the concessions are very slim."