Edward Markey actually said...

"At minimum, we should increase the grazing fees to market prices."

"A royalty rate of just 12.5% would return $300 million to taxpayers annually."

"Progressive tax, economic and financial policies are not only critical for our environment, but are also fairer and more equitable for our society."

"Repealing the depletion allowance for hardrock mining would save the taxpayer almost $800 million a year."