Edward Markey actually said...

"The Majority always has the last word."

"I thank you, Mr. Chairman. Thank you for calling today's hearing to discuss EPA scientific advisory panels and scientific processes."

"Taken to the extreme, could a committee submit an unlimited number of requests to the SAB without regard to the amount of money appropriated by Congress for scientific analysis?"

"I think it is absolutely imperative that we do have the best scientists and that we also make sure they are properly vetted as well but that there is a certain confidentiality to their own personal re..."