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On the recordJune 11, 2012
I really appreciate your holding a hearing on this issue, which is so critical for LGBT Americans.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley expresses gratitude for addressing critical LGBT issues in the hearing.

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