Edward Markey actually said...

Where Secretary Chu sees opportunity for efficiency and improved access to transmission and increased market competition, Republicans see a ...

Not having the Department present to address those questions makes this a venue ripe for conjecture and misinformation.

I think without question what we have here is a political objective, and I think we ought to recognize it as such.

The Federal Government's Trust responsibility also requires that we ensure basic protections are in place in order to meet our obligations.