Edward Markey actually said...

"AGOA enjoys bipartisan support because of its ability to assist qualifying sub-Saharan African countries in gaining greater access to United States markets."

"I expect that we will take it up, and reconsider it, debate it, and move it on the floor once the Finance bill comes out."

"The African continent is home to incredibly challenging statistics: 9 U.N. peacekeeping operations; 14.9 million people affected by conflict, violence, and human rights abuses."

"These funds are used for crucial activities surrounding, amongst other things, election preparation."