Jeff Merkley actually said...

"I look forward to working with CBO, that I think that there are many challenges to figuring out a pathway to move quickly, that is fair to our taxpayers, and yet addresses the significant impact on fa..."

"So in the absence of political issues, you are saying that it would be much better policy to have a direct appropriation to fund such an entity."

"It was probably the most cost-effective investment this Government ever made."

"I think it is imperative for the Fed to think about what that limit might look like."