Edward Markey actually said...

"I commend Mr. Heinrich for introducing H.R. 205, a bill that would authorize willing Indian tribes to manage leasing activities on their own lands without unnecessary and burdensome federal oversight."

"While I strongly support my legislation, I hope that the HEARTH Act is quickly enacted extending the provisions found in H.R. 2362 to all tribes."

"If Republicans were serious about ensuring that U.S. interests and resources were protected in the Arctic, they would end their opposition to ratification of the Law of the Sea Treaty."

"I would urge my Republican colleagues to drop their opposition to all mythical moratoriums and all pretend permit-oriums and instead join me in supporting the repeal of an actual embargo that prevents..."