Edward Markey actually said...

"Thank you, Chief, and---- again we're in your debt today but every day for what you do. So we thank you so much."

"I want to begin by thanking Senator Markey for advocating on behalf of our communities to bring this hearing to Lawrence."

"Saving money as a way of increasing profits but at the expense of safety leads to disaster."

"the agency is the poster child for an agency which has been captured by the industry which it is supposed to regulate."