Jeff Merkley actually said...

"I am quite pleased that we had that legislative achievement, and I hope the advance helps with the predictable and stable funding for years to come."

"What is the broader vision for this?"

"Thank you. And I know there has been a fair much amount of attention to the deaths, and the conditions, and it needs attention."

"I see that even the dream of home ownership fading away for so many families in my blue-collar community."