Jeff Merkley actually said...

"I would like to particularly thank Senator Wyden for dedicating so much of his time and effort to negotiating a historic agreement that has garnered such broad support in Oregon."

"I'm a proud co-sponsor of that bill."

"The bill strikes a balance between providing certainty to the agricultural community... but also to release water to maintain healthy runs of steelhead salmon."

"This bill strikes a compromise across a broad range of stakeholders in the region, and enjoys the support of the local irrigation districts, fishing groups, conservation groups, Crook County, the Warm..."