Jeff Merkley actually said...

"Our Nation's infrastructure is a state of shameful disrepair."

"Infrastructure lays the groundwork for a strong and vibrant economy into the next generation."

"I certainly feel like it is essential that anyone heading up this position not only understand this historic structure."

"President Obama said during his campaign that he understood this and that he would bring people together, that he would forge a long-term solution, that he was supportive."