Edward Markey actually said...

Thank you for having this hearing.

Do you join me in my concern regarding cuts to coastal research programs that prepare communities for rising seas and worsening storms?

If I am confirmed, I would seek to ensure that coastal states, like Connecticut, will have proper warning and be prepared for future storms ...

I am not prepared today at this hearing to say where I would come down on recommending the DOT provide a new requirement for phasing in new ...