Edward Markey actually said...

"The United States recognizes the important ongoing reform efforts underway by President Thein Sein, his government, Parliament, and key stakeholders among civil society to build a modern, peaceful, an..."

"Clearly anything we do must be rooted firmly in our own national interests and must meet the national security needs of the American people."

"The United States has no greater friend in the world than the State of Israel."

"Do you pledge to consult with our allies in NATO and across Europe in developing U.S. foreign policy initiatives of consequence to them, especially U.S. arms control and missile defense plans?"