Edward Markey actually said...

"The United Nations must become more efficient and effective."

"This means pushing for democratic elections, but also pushing for the freedoms necessary for democracy to work--freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, freedom of religion, indep..."

"Advocacy for democratic freedoms is an essential pillar of what we do abroad."

"The United States consistently opposes any texts or actions that criticize Israel unfairly in any U.N. body or specialized agency, and I will maintain that position."