Jeff Merkley actually said...

But those companies that transitioned, did they go out of business because of these higher costs you are referring to?

No. They took over two-thirds of the industry.

I believe it is far past time that we follow the lead of the rest of the developed world and protect our citizens from this deadly toxic sub...

I will note that the process is new. It is relatively untested. It has all sorts of new complexities.