Jeff Merkley actually said...

"Do we want a country where families participate in the wealth of this Nation, where they are able to send their children to college, plan for their retirement, own a home, be part of an ownership soci..."

"I want to join my colleagues in thank you, Chairman Bair, for your hard work during an incredibly difficult time in America's financial picture."

"Yes, eliminate that conflict of interest. Thank you. That is helpful."

"I think just this short conversation shows how important this set of issues is in order to taking and restoring a healthy mortgage market, which is essential to working families being successful in ho..."