Jeff Merkley actually said...

It is time now to say to all Americans no matter who you are, no matter your sexual identity, your gender identity, if you are willing to work hard, if you are willing to contribute to society, then you are important to us.

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Merkley advocates for inclusion of all Americans regardless of identity.

06/11/2012

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