Edward Markey actually said...

"The United States and the EU then imposed sanctions. My question to you is, how important was it that the United States and the EU imposed sanctions on Burundi from your perspective?"

"It is a pleasure to support the nomination of Marcela Escobari, of Massachusetts, to be an Assistant Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development."

"Accomplishing those goals means working with African governments and regional bodies to make sure that there is democratic space that allows for free expression and non-violent dissent."

"America needs to be out there in tough places working for our country and our partners for the mutual benefit of our governments and our people."