Ed Markey actually said...

"What you have alluded to, both of you, is the fact that somewhere along the line, there is human error; something wasn't read."

"It is vital to our nation's energy future that we examine the causes of this tragedy with clear eyes, assess the lessons to be learned with open minds, and commit ourselves to fundamental reform with ..."

"If we are shortsighted and complacent, today's hearing will be an end. If we are visionary and engaged, today's hearing is only the beginning of having America have the safest and most productive oil ..."

"We, on this side of the aisle, look forward to a productive working relationship with you and with the majority, occasionally punctuated by knockdown drag-out fights over issues that we all care about..."