Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 6, 2013
I do not find that 1 percent of their profits over the time period of this conduct really sends a chilling message that this is unacceptable.
Said by
Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley criticizes the adequacy of a fine in relation to bank misconduct.

Share

More from Jeff Merkley

Aug 1, 2026

FEMA’s decision to deny these FMAGs is a significant departure from FEMA’s historical criteria and agency guidance.

wyden.senate.gov
Jul 31, 2026

This is a five-alarm fire. It’s wrong under every moral code.

commondreams.org
Jul 23, 2026

Our bipartisan bill supports more prescribed fire on the landscape—an essential forest management activity—while giving our communities the resources to plan and prepare for smoke events.

padilla.senate.gov
Aug 6, 2026

As the United States faces yet another record-breaking fire season this year, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) cannot allow these prediction markets to offer unrestricted betting on wildfires.

theguardian.com

Other voices in this conversation