Jeff Merkley actually said...

"Tremendously important that there be the opportunity for employment and a structured life when folks return."

"Let us provide the same opportunity to our Gold Star spouses as we provide to the children to help the spouses restore a financial foundation for their families and take control of their futures."

"I applaud their efforts, Bill Nelson's effort to create a veterans conservative corps."

"It is a matter of fundamental fairness. It is who we are as Americans."