Ed Markey
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"Edward John "Ed" Markey" is an United States/American politician and member of the Democratic Party (United States)/Democratic Party who is the Seniority in the United States Senate/junior United States Senate/United States Senator from Massachusetts, in office since 2013. From 1976 to 2013 he served as the United States House of Representatives/U.S. Representative for . He previously served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1973 to 1976.

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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, ... It's a patchwork of regulations; there's no uniformity. Some states don't 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.

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.