Quotes by Ed Markey

“This thing is getting to be very top-heavy as a bill, ... Its an incredible package deal for moderates one year out from an election.”

“Americans need to know that their sneakers may be inspected but that objects the size of a car are waved on board,”

“A lot of times, ... industries attempt to use Congress to wipe out good work being done at the state level.”

“The park rides are regulated by the states as they see fit, ... Its a patchwork of regulations; theres no uniformity. Some states dont regulate them at all.”

“None of us is interested in taking the thrill out of our roller coaster or any other fun ride that we have all experienced as children or young adults, ... patrons have a safe and happy time.”

“But they (amusement parks) have other pressures on them as well -- to minimize publicity and maximize profit -- that need to be acknowledged and accounted for to ensure that safety receives its due.”

“a man of his word.”

“Technology and ride design are outstripping our understanding of the health effects of high G-forces on child and adult riders, ... How much force is too much force?”

“Hollywood wants to play Big Brother and make all the decisions, and not give the information to the parents,”

“They say yes to the oil and gas industry and no to renewable energy and conservation and efficiency.”

We must vote for hope, vote for life, vote for a brighter future for all of our loved ones.

The Christians had a better chance against the lions than the American consumer has against the OPEC cartel.

The problem is, is that President Bush and the Republican leadership in the Congress have resisted attempts to increase dramatically our fuel economy standards over the last five years.

Scientists at MIT and engineering schools all across America say that they could improve the fuel economy standards for the existing set of vehicles by 10 miles per gallon using existing technology, without compromising safety or comfort at all.

Education is not only a ladder of opportunity, but it is also an investment in our future.

Although children are only 24 percent of the population, theyre 100 percent of our future and we cannot afford to provide any child with a substandard education.

You have to wait six months to purchase a fuel efficient automobile made from overseas.