Edward Markey actually said...

"But you do need authority here, don't you? Don't you need stronger authority to protect women like this, or what do you say to a woman like that?"

"This woman's life is ruined, and the only thing I could tell her is that her now ruined life in her own words, will now pay dividends for other women who won't be facing the same thing."

"Empathy is important, and we appreciate your empathy. But what can you say to her beyond empathy?"

"What do you say to this woman? What can you do for the thousands of other women out there?"