Jeff Merkley actually said...

"As President Biden has indicated, this is a key issue for this administration. It is the biggest existential threat of our time."

"We received on the committee a letter from a dozen aldermen... asking we take a close look at the question of systemic racism."

"there are things that can be done to keep China from using the Olympics to gloss over its horrific human rights activities."

"If confirmed, I will continue to support policies that show our unwavering support for the Uyghur community, as well as for people in Hong Kong, including humanitarian pathways to the United States."