Jeff Merkley actually said...

"Unfortunately, these programs have been underfunded for many years and need significant increases in resources."

"Thank you Chair Merkley, Ranking Member Murkowski, and all members of the Subcommittee for the opportunity to submit my testimony supporting an increased appropriation for the Great Lakes Restoration ..."

"We were pleased to see the Administration's substantial and necessary increase for the NEA."

"We request wide--spread, formula--based funding across all programs."