Jeff Merkley actually said...

Is borrowing more in order to let the wealthiest off the hook good for America?

I just heard the allegation that collecting taxes due is punishing success. Is it punishment on success to enforce the tax code?

Well, I certainly believe that it undermines that sense of fairness and participation if the best off among us have full permission to cheat...

While we're paying our fair share, the wealthy need to pay their fair share too.