Jeff Merkley actually said...

"People really respond to incentives, and so one of the problems of Government service in an agency like the Federal Reserve is frequently that you get paid by grade and time served and not by your per..."

"I encourage you to put pedal to the metal in that regard."

"Thank you for your service as Chairman of this Banking Committee. It has been a pleasure to serve on it."

"I am not satisfied yet that homeowners have gotten a fair shake when we have been through this time and time again."