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."

"These play a vital role in so many ways."

"My time is up, so I will just close with a comment, which is in Oregon, we have experienced intense droughts over the last few years."

"I am honored and pleased to add my voice to that of my colleague, Senator Wyden, in support of this nomination."