Jeff Merkley actually said...

"It is time to expand fundamental fairness to all Americans, and that is exactly what this bill does."

"There are some who have criticized ENDA saying that it would force businesses to create a quota system in order to, if you will, protect themselves. We have not seen that in Oregon, that concern did n..."

"I think, the perspective Mr. Bagenstos has presented is very much in line with all of the legal efforts to create significant and broad exemptions for these organizations."

"Let us not lose sight as we wrestle over clauses that raise questions about what is a religious association, the courts have worked that out."