Edward Markey actually said...

"It is an honor to be on the Commerce Committee with you and to know that you played, along with Senator Snowe, the key role, over here in the Senate, in making sure that the E-Rate is available to chi..."

"Ultimately, that is what is going to help to ensure that we are competitive in the 21st century, because education is what it is that makes our country great."

"I don't think there's anything that either of us will ever do that really matches the impact that the E-Rate can have upon the families of every single citizen in our country."

"I congratulate you and the Chairman for the historic work on E-Rate."