Jeff Merkley actually said...

"The sheriff from Harney County has said you all came here to say you wanted to support the community, and the best way you can support the community is to go back home."

"I would like to work with my colleagues, Senator Crapo and others, who have States that are on the Columbia River."

"People may be surprised to find out that more water rolls through the Columbia River than any other river in the Country."

"Let's address the core issue. Let's look at the fact that there are enormous economic consequences, that global warming is a huge assault on our rural resources."