Jeff Merkley actually said...

"Well, I certainly believe that it undermines that sense of fairness and participation if the best off among us have full permission to cheat and not pay their share."

"I just heard the allegation that collecting taxes due is punishing success. Is it punishment on success to enforce the tax code?"

"We have seen the fire season grow longer."

"If you are trying to hike the Pacific Crest Trail, there were hikers that used to come through in August, you cannot come through."