Edward Markey actually said...

"I have made clear that inclusion is one of the Agency's core values, and that non-discrimination towards beneficiaries is a basic principle of development."

"I recently introduced the International Human Rights Defense Act, which would permanently establish a Special Envoy at the State Department to focus on the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, tran..."

"There has been some talk about weakening those rules or changing them in a way that could undermine that goal."

"It is critical that it remain at full funding, increased funding if possible."