Political Quotes

On the recordOctober 3, 2017
That is certainly the type of answer that we hear continuously. That is the coached answer that the Koch brothers are asking people to sew this uncertainty.
Said by
Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley criticizes evasive answers about climate change, linking them to Koch brothers' influence.

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 5, 2026

Americans who have serious health conditions—including those who are awaiting trial—need access to quality health care and can’t afford to be kicked off of those benefits.

markey.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 29, 2026

Tribal communities too often face barriers to accessing the care they need and deserve.

wyden.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation