Edward Markey actually said...

"We sincerely apologize to them, and extend our deepest and heartfelt sympathies."

"Will you conduct a rulemaking to achieve that goal?"

"Well, I think that is very important. I think that will really give the information to the public which they need."

"I recognize there are some issues about the concept that require further discussion, but I am convinced that this is the single most significant step we can take."