Edward Markey actually said...

"I do not think, sir, that oil companies are sending the rigs back just to idle. I do not think they are sending new rigs in just to idle."

"The Obama Administration is not issuing new leases. In fact, the lease sales that were scheduled for this year have in fact been canceled."

"Does that include implementing the safety recommendations of the BP Commission?"

"Given your job don't you think you should have looked at those safety record recommendations?"