Edward Markey actually said...

"America's truest contribution to the world, to our allies, and our best export is technical knowledge and innovation."

"the difference between oil and gas and other commodities is these energy commodities are strategic commodities."

"We need to have a clearer and better and deeper understanding of the role that energy is playing in decisionmaking around the world."

"Failure is not an option. They had to innovate. They had to be imaginative."