Ed Markey

There is no evidence of it.

The Internet has thrived. We've seen tremendous job creation.

In 2016, almost half of all venture capital funds invested in this country went toward Internet-specific and software companies.

I think that's very troubling, to be honest with you, because this is the democratizing force within our society.

The evidence right now is not there.

Each one of these other special envoys reflects a priority that was established to ensure that a little special attention that otherwise the issue might not receive.

I think it would be better for us to kind of know what their plan is so that we can then respond to their proposal.

I support the reauthorization. In fact, I think this committee should have the same kind of process that the Armed Services Committee has.

I think it can be readily supplemented with public-private partnerships to allow us to sustain a permanent presence in space.

So for me, that's a model that may work in space as we move further out, with the government providing the infrastructure and the private sector selling the tickets.

I don't see that and I don't welcome that.

NASA and all the partners on the International Space Station have done a tremendous job of looking at, 'How do you utilize a station?'

We need private sector capital, and the first thing they ask us is, 'When is the--,' you know, 'What's the policy?'

Do you believe that there is a risk that we will lose key scientific and research capabilities in space if we largely turn over functions closer to Earth to private companies?

The responsibility to continue pursuing science closer to home needs to continue to be mission critical and cannot simply be jettisoned.

Every day we benefit from the transformational advancements made possible due to space exploration.

As we now further look toward the stars, we should continue to look to maximize these sorts of collaborative partnerships between government and business, but we need to ensure that these sorts of partnerships continue to benefit both the…

When President Ulysses S. Grant hammered in the Golden Spike on the Transcontinental Railroad, he was connecting not only the eastern and western United States, but completing a project made possible by a public-private partnership.

I just think that it is a real tribute once again to the Committee, and I thank you, Chairman, for working with me on this legislation.

To truly get at the problem we are trying to solve, our goal must be... to bring about a change in Palestinian political culture.

I commend Senator Graham for taking the lead to introduce legislation designed to bring an end to this abhorrent practice.

It sets a dangerous precedent that states can make management decisions based on politics instead of science.

The ocean today is not healthy.

In your opinion, is it in America's interest to have a system of marine sanctuaries and protected areas, Admiral?

So Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary in Massachusetts was just named the number one best place to see aquatic life by USA Today.