Edward Markey actually said...

"I was glad to work with my colleagues on this committee last year to move the Port State Agreement that will help combat illegal fishing."

"Wildlife trafficking is a growing crisis. Not only are there species that are facing extinction, but we have seen a trend for this wildlife trafficking to become more of a security issue"

"We do this for a number of reasons, one, because Israel is our close friend and ally..."

"I think it has served us very well. And we are held accountable."