Jeff Merkley actually said...

"I want to compliment my colleague from Oregon, Senator Wyden, for consistently and effectively raising the issue of tax simplification."

"the idea is that now you have a working family of modest means that is buying a very modest house, and we are helping them become homeowners."

"the vast bulk of the subsidy goes to the families who need it the least in terms of actually becoming homeowners."

"This remains both a huge factor affecting the quality of life for families and their ability to look positively on the future."