Jeff Merkley actually said...

"I thought that is so destructive to our ability to actually create jobs in manufacturing here in America."

"these manufacturing jobs can make all the difference between a firm financial foundation for a family and the absence of one."

"the crisis in manufacturing is a huge challenge and must be addressed if we are to sustain a thriving middle class."

"if we do not make things in America, we are not going to have a middle class in America."