Jeff Merkley actually said...

"Aye."

"people always give assurances until the moment a military coup starts or the counting is suspended and not resumed."

"There is an opportunity here, an incredible opportunity, that the United States has to seize it with both hands and to send a powerful message that no military coup will be tolerated."

"Opening Statement of Hon. Jeff Merkley, a U.S. Senator from Oregon; Chair, Congressional-Executive Commission on China."