Edward Markey actually said...

"across the Country, thousands of miles of old, leaking natural gas distribution pipelines that run under our streets are costing consumers money, threatening public health and safety with potentially ..."

"In addition to fighting fraud, waste and abuse of power, they ensure the Government works the way Congress intended and the public deserves."

"I have introduced legislation in the Senate that would address some of the financial and policy barriers that are an impediment to repairing and replacing our aging, leaking natural gas pipeline infra..."

"These watchdogs must be independent, non-partisan and maintain the highest ethical standards to ensure the public's trust."