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On the recordJune 11, 2012
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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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley advocates for inclusion of all Americans regardless of identity.

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