Jeff Merkley actually said...

"This discrimination is absolutely wrong. It is morally wrong and we must end it."

"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 y..."

"We simply should not discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or sexual identity, period."

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