Jeff Merkley actually said...

"This bill strikes a compromise across a broad range of stakeholders in the region, and enjoys the support of the local irrigation districts, fishing groups, conservation groups, Crook County, the Warm..."

"The bill will create economic opportunity in the region by providing the City of Prineville with greater access to groundwater, which will meet their growing municipal water needs."

"If our States have to delay projects, that of course results in much higher costs."

"America is spending only 2 percent of its GDP on infrastructure. Europe is spending 5 percent, China is spending 10 percent."