Edward Markey actually said...

"We don't know exactly what is going to happen in terms of impacting our ability to protect our own coastline."

"I think that's important for us to understand that climate change is having an impact on the Coast Guards' ability to do its job."

"I am concerned that the Coast Guard is moving forward on this rule without adequately consulting the states."

"Climate change is real. How does that affect the mission of the Coast Guard in the years ahead?"