Jeff Merkley actually said...

"Creating good-paying jobs is one of the best ways to restore and strengthen the middle class."

"I'm going to be introducing a bill this coming month that focuses on energy savings in the manufacturing process."

"I just want to do a little advertisement for Vernonia, because I thought when I saw the school and what it brought to the community--and you mentioned all the common rooms and the focus on the energy."

"We need policy that insures that rate payer dollars can mingle effectively with public dollars."