Edward Markey actually said...

"the defense and the promotion and support of Israel throughout the U.N. system."

"I wish a speedy confirmation for each of you and I will try to help in any way that I can in order to accomplish that goal."

"uniformity, consistency, that is what we are going to have to have on nuclear nonproliferation policy if we are going to be successful."

"We hope to be able to move forward quickly on these nominations."