Jeff Merkley actually said...

"In the aftermath of the most destructive conflict in history, the United States worked in concert with its allies and partners to found the United Nations, a body chartered to, quote, save succeeding ..."

"I have been long impressed with their work, which is why I was so troubled to see the administration's budget call for OPIC's elimination."

"I do not, sir. And I am not aware, during the preparation of this process, of any plans along those lines."

"I was surprised, therefore, that the Special Representative for Cybersecurity was on the list to be eliminated by the State Department."