Jeff Merkley actually said...

"I think anything we can do to get more information out about the size of this phenomenon is really important."

"Certainly, anecdotally has--the impression is a massive increase and one of the top actors--the top actor, according to Freedom House, is China."

"The autocrats are learning from each other."

"I never understood, like, if you are arguing that people disappear, why would you shut down a program that ensures 100 percent attendance at court hearings?"