Jeff Merkley actually said...

"the countries that oppose the U.S. in New York and Geneva continue to do that without any real penalty."

"I think a lot of work has to be done. I am glad the UPR exists on paper."

"Instead of having the countries that are really striving to elevate human rights, we have an incentive for those who are not striving to elevate human rights be members."

"I think we are pretty good at winning--so long as we confirm our Assistant Secretaries and Ambassadors and give them a budget."