Jeff Merkley actually said...

"We are changing the systems, we are enhancing the testing all to create a system where the potential for contamination is absolutely minimized."

"Having something that creates a substantial burden without having any public safety is the sort of thing that just drives people nuts."

"It is largely expected that irrigation water for onions would never meet that standard. The water is precious."

"Can I just encourage the FDA to continue to take a look at that?"