Jeff Merkley actually said...

"Thank you for this historic request. I'm not thanking you for the budget figures but how this budget is constructed, the disciplined laser focused attention to most urgent issues facing our country an..."

"I look forward to talking with you about that and to follow up on the other Bureau of Reclamation areas."

"I really appreciate the expertise you bring to this incredibly significant responsibility as Secretary of the Interior."

"I don't want to just discuss it, I want to get it done."