Edward Markey actually said...

"They are not talking about how the oil spill could cost the Gulf region $22 billion over three years and lost tourism, according to one study."

"The researchers found that there have been potentially dangerous changes in this one species that may indicate the presence of a much larger problem."

"We should ensure that there is proper monitoring of the Gulf ecosystem so that we are ready to adapt to possible impacts of the spill on fish and other species."

"So that $35 million, I hope, is going to be restored. But I think the chances of that are zero."