WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) says he's pleased with this morning's Supreme Court Decision upholding subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. The Oregon Democrat released a statement saying he's "relieved that millions of Americans will continue to have access to quality, affordable health insurance. This case never should ‎have gone this far, but the Court made the right decision today."

He adds, “Now that this desperate attempt to upend the law at the expense of Americans’ well-being has failed, Democrats and Republicans should work together to make the health care system work efficiently and effectively for all Americans.”