Edward Markey actually said...

"So as you are looking back at the previous Administration, there are flaws in the methodology which was used by the preceding Administration."

"With all due respect to Senator Inhofe of Oklahoma, with whom we disagree on climate issues, I have to give credit where credit is due because it was Dr. Freedhoff, working with Senator Inhofe's staff..."

"By nominating Dr. Freedhoff to serve as the EPA Assistant Administrator for Chemical Safety and Pollution Protection, President Biden is tapping an incredible scientific mind, a tenacious fighter for ..."

"I hope as you go about your responsibilities, you will make sure that this long tradition of overlooking oceans and coasts gets whittled back."