Jeff Merkley actually said...

Take care of our industries first, make sure that we have a low-cost energy economy, a low-carbon energy economy.

Merkley advocates prioritizing domestic industries over exports.

07/27/2015

More Jeff Merkley Quotes

We need to respond with enormous moral clarity and force on this issue.

I think use of that term gives cover to the military in a way that is totally unacceptable.

I think we need to think about all the levers we have to pressure the military. They are really in charge.

You cannot really call on all parties to speak forcefully if our own President is not speaking forcefully.