Jeff Merkley actually said...

"I want to celebrate the model of looking around the world and saying is there something that I can have an impact on for every American to think about."

"Given the gravity of issues around the world, should the U.S. as a leader in the world not be engaged?"

"Can you just give me a quick brief on where that is in implementation?"

"Thank you very much, Mr. Chair. Thank you, Secretary Perez."