Jeff Merkley actually said...

"The American dream is a powerful concept that has driven generations of Americans to strive for a better life."

"Furthermore, as Senator Warren and people have mentioned, they really understand just the magnitude of the impact of that over a lifetime, particularly with this, you know, compounding."

"So one idea that I recall from the Card Act debate--and this may have been Senator Wyden's bill, but if it is not, Senator Wyden, do not take offense."

"this is not just an issue for the individual person, but it is an issue for our national economy."