Ed Markey actually said...

"We would mandate to you to do it, to protect children and give parents the right to do it and to make sure that we don't invoke the law of unintended consequences."

"there have been incidents and recent incidents that point to the potential harm that can come from the fracking process."

"Recent advancements in natural gas drilling technologies have unlocked natural gas supplies in shale and other unconventional formations across the country."

"I don't want any audience that is watching or listening to this hearing to go away with the impression that your caution... doesn't have any support in reality out there."