Jeff Merkley actually said...

"Well my commentary to using, not using if you will, the debt ceiling in this fashion, which we hold each other hostage."

"And with that, this hearing is adjourned."

"Well, thank you. And if there are no other statements, the hearing record will be open until close of business on May 17th, 2023."

"It is exciting, as someone who grew up during the Vietnam War, to see the positive relationship that we now have with Vietnam, and hoping to build on that."