Political Quotes

Ed Markey: Now I have heard that the right agreement here includes a 1-year breakout period. A duration of 15 to 20 years would be…

On the recordJanuary 20, 2015
Now I have heard that the right agreement here includes a 1-year breakout period. A duration of 15 to 20 years would be the agreement.
Said by
Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Senator Markey discusses key elements of a potential agreement regarding Iran's nuclear program.

Share

More from Ed Markey

Aug 11, 2026

Corporate consolidation is sweeping the energy sector, concentrating unprecedented market power in a shrinking number of companies and threatening to drive already-high electricity costs even higher. NextEra Energy’s proposed acquisition…

markey.senate.gov
Aug 28, 2026

We cannot rely on courts alone to secure strong protections for our kids’ privacy and safety — Congress must act.

markey.senate.gov
Aug 28, 2026

He should never have been confirmed, and he cannot be trusted to run HHS for even one more day.

markey.senate.gov
Aug 22, 2026

The end of Haiti TPS will separate families who wish for nothing more than safety and will hurt local communities across the nation.

markey.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation