Jeff Merkley actually said...

"Before the Pacific Salmon Treaty, fish wars often erupted with one or both countries overharvesting fish that were returning to the other country."

"The commitment of the United States is matched by the commitment of the Government of Canada."

"It is critically important to have adequate resources for U.S. participants to implement the revised agreements and protect our Tribal Treaty resources."

"Tribal nations are resilient and have demonstrated their resolve and dedication since time immemorial, yet are uniquely reliant on their Federal partner to fulfill the promises made in exchange for th..."