I, as a Senator from Oregon, fighting for the quality of life of Oregonians, deeply resent folks fighting for oil industry that are trying to damage the health of my constituents and Americans across this country.
Jeff Merkley: “I, as a Senator from Oregon, fighting for the quality of life of Oregonians, deeply resent folks fighting for oil…”
On the recordJanuary 17, 2017
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Merkley criticizes the oil industry for harming public health over profits.
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