Edward Markey actually said...

"I guess what I was saying, Mr. Chairman, is that my own belief is that our credibility with North Korea and Iran is tied to what are the new agreements, going forward in the future."

"We will not allow the development of nuclear weapons capability."

"Our policies must be based upon Iranian actions, not merely words."

"New START sends a clear signal that the United States will lead the way in the effort to reduce the global stockpile of nuclear weapons."