Jeff Merkley actually said...

"This is a very unlevel playing field for American manufacturers and has a devastating impact."

"This is an issue that goes to the core of who we are as a country that people cannot spend your money on political speech without telling you how the hell they are spending it or that you as an owner ..."

"This is one of the most direct examples of unacceptable Wall Street behavior where Congress took a very clear stand."

"I think for you to unilaterally remove it from the rulemaking agenda was an egregious affront to these core issues of our Republic."