Jeff Merkley actually said...

"We are exporting an incredible number of raw logs, and kind of think what this does to the U.S. That means we are Third World Nation."

"I think there is a cautionary tale in looking at log exports from the United States."

"Take care of our industries first, make sure that we have a low-cost energy economy, a low-carbon energy economy."

"If we are exporting the raw material, we are going to then import the finished product."