Jeff Merkley actually said...

"I was surprised, therefore, that the Special Representative for Cybersecurity was on the list to be eliminated by the State Department."

"I certainly support keeping them in the State Department."

"I think one of the most disturbing trend lines of the last couple of years is the creation of an ISIS affiliate in Afghanistan."

"The United States' commitment to Article 5 is ironclad, and the United States backs up this commitment though a broad set of actions, including deterrence and reassurance."