Jeff Merkley actually said...

"Thank you, Chairman Merkley, for supporting the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act, which is rooted in medical evidence that establishes causation between asbestos and cancer."

"Any expert will convey that there is no level of exposure to asbestos that is safe for the human body."

"But those companies that transitioned, did they go out of business because of these higher costs you are referring to?"

"Good. I will just note that as Mr. Simon testified, now two-thirds of the production is done by the new cell membrane."