Ed Markey actually said...

"If it continues past 2013, my understanding in the law is that after 2013 all of this money goes back to BP."

"It is imperative that we receive testimony from the top executives at these companies as this Committee evaluates the findings and recommendations in the government's report."

"I want to reiterate what Congressman Markey said. There has never been a program like the Gulf Coast Claims Facility."

"I commend the President for using his authority under existing laws to ensure the health of our oceans, given the opposition of the Majority."