10/06/2010
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"You've just always been in the forefront of that battle, and I appreciate that."
"I'm proud that one of our newest members, Senator Merkley, led the effort in his own State of Oregon for full equality for all Americans."
"The former chair of this committee, Senator Kennedy, worked his entire career to ensure opportunity for all Americans."
"It's time, I believe, at long last for us to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, as well."