Edward Markey actually said...

"Just to note here, BP had 760 OSHA fines--versus one for ExxonMobil--so we can understand that there is something fundamentally wrong here that a company like that was allowed to continue to operate."

"Only big oil will claim that they can drill safely and look to expand drilling in the wake of our country's worst environmental disaster and the finding of their systematic failures."

"What you have alluded to, both of you, is the fact that somewhere along the line, there is human error; something wasn't read."

"It is vital to our nation's energy future that we examine the causes of this tragedy with clear eyes, assess the lessons to be learned with open minds, and commit ourselves to fundamental reform with ..."