Jeff Merkley actually said...

"So in the absence of political issues, you are saying that it would be much better policy to have a direct appropriation to fund such an entity."

"I look forward to working with CBO, that I think that there are many challenges to figuring out a pathway to move quickly, that is fair to our taxpayers, and yet addresses the significant impact on fa..."

"I think the thing one should be careful about is that the HOLC seems not to have lost the Government money on a cash basis."

"I hope I do not overload them with requests."