Edward Markey actually said...

"We want the coal companies to innovate. We do not wish the miners ill by any means."

"Peabody Coal has done a disservice to its workers."

"The coal industry was allowed to do as they please during the 8 years of the Bush Administration."

"The Spruce No. 1 permit is one of the first examples of steps that the EPA has taken to STOP irresponsible mining practices which were ignored during the Bush Administration."