Jeff Merkley actually said...

"It is way past time that America joined the other developed nations and end the importation and use of asbestos in manufactured products."

"And the way to look at it holistically is to say let's quit importing it, like 60+ major developed nations have done."

"Thank you very much. With your permission, we will submit the entire testimony for the record."

"For generations, we have known the harmful and lethal effects of asbestos and the grave threat it poses to public health."