Jeff Merkley actually said...

"My time is up, so I will just close with a comment, which is in Oregon, we have experienced intense droughts over the last few years."

"These play a vital role in so many ways."

"I am honored and pleased to add my voice to that of my colleague, Senator Wyden, in support of this nomination."

"the jury system to help set that tone, to set that model going forward, we lose a piece of our democracy."