Jeff Merkley actually said...

"The county commissioners... has noted that those are costs they simply can't bear and they should have a mechanism to be able to recover these costs."

"People may be surprised to find out that more water rolls through the Columbia River than any other river in the Country."

"I would like to work with my colleagues, Senator Crapo and others, who have States that are on the Columbia River."

"The sheriff from Harney County has said you all came here to say you wanted to support the community, and the best way you can support the community is to go back home."