Jeff Merkley actually said...

"The SEC has failed the public on this issue and allowed this type of conflict of interest practice to continue, and I think it is absolutely unacceptable."

"I think for you to unilaterally remove it from the rulemaking agenda was an egregious affront to these core issues of our Republic."

"This is one of the most direct examples of unacceptable Wall Street behavior where Congress took a very clear stand."

"This is an issue that goes to the core of who we are as a country that people cannot spend your money on political speech without telling you how the hell they are spending it or that you as an owner ..."