Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 16, 2014
We can do better than this, and you have given us some great ideas to work with.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

Editor's note · Context

Merkley acknowledges the contributions of others in improving worker conditions.

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