Edward Markey actually said...

"Fact: The number of mining jobs in Appalachia has increased since the start of the recession."

"Fallacy: More stringent enforcement of the Clean Water Act by the EPA and other federal agencies is creating an economic crisis in Central Appalachia."

"Fact 3: Historically, the total number of mining jobs has fallen in places where the proportion of coal mined by mountaintop removal has increased."

"This committee would serve The People well if its actions are based upon fact and not coal industry deception and often outright deceit."