Edward Markey actually said...

"If I may, Mr. Chairman, just to say I felt that we needed this hearing so that the deficit reduction aspect of that hearing that we have already had was properly inserted into the record."

"We have to move forward in this country."

"Real and meaningful reform of the 1872 Mining Law is needed to protect both taxpayers and the environment."

"Hardrock mining companies should be required to pay a royalty similar to what other extractive industries pay, a 12.5 percent royalty."