Jeff Merkley actually said...

"There are a number of folks in the scientific community who have said we need to be more aggressive."

"it is pretty clear to me that the stimulus package did a lot for a lot of different things. It did zero, virtually, for the Defense Department, and I am worried about that direction."

"I must say it is a daunting challenge to lay out a road map to address the Bush legacy of economic disaster."

"I certainly applaud the administration on putting forward a budget that seeks to address the incredible mess created over the last 8 years."