Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 14, 2016
I thank the Chair. Imagine these are products that are in the grocery store. So I, the consumer, am going down the aisle, and I say: I want to know whether these contain high fructose corn syrup. Well, I turn it over and look at the ingredients, and I see that one does. Looking at this one: No, this one doesn't. Let me check the third. It is right here. I have the answer. I have checked three products in 5 seconds. That is consumer friendly. But let's say we have to call the 1-800 number to find out. I ask unanimous consent to use my cell phone as a visual aid. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
Said by
Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon
Source
govinfo.gov
Mar 14, 2016

Share

More from Jeff Merkley

Aug 1, 2026

Once an Administration begins punishing Americans for how they vote, the threat extends far beyond these projects: no state, community, business, or worker can trust that the federal government will apply the law fairly.

wyden.senate.gov
Aug 1, 2026

The American people deserve to have a government that works for them—not one that is willing to push energy prices even higher and put the country’s energy security at grave risk.

wyden.senate.gov
Jul 28, 2026

“Safe, reliable water infrastructure is essential to every community, and this federal investment will help Redmond strengthen the wastewater system that serves local families and businesses,”

wyden.senate.gov
Aug 20, 2026

Medicaid enrollees have a right to expect that their private information will be safeguarded and not employed for mass deportation campaigns.

wyden.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation