Edward Markey actually said...

"we have an ability to begin to think creatively about all of the other relationships that we have with that country"

"Are there two other countries that you might want to tell us, if you are going to prioritize as a country, where we should be focusing that you think have been particularly bad in this area."

"Because the ones who are least responsive are the ones that are just turning a blind eye to the atrocities being committed."

"I think it is important for us to know."