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Jeff Merkley

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Jeff Alan Merkley is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Oregon since January 6, 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, Merkley has focused on issues such as healthcare, climate change, and economic inequality throughout his tenure. He has been an advocate for progressive policies and has worked to address the challenges facing working families in Oregon and across the nation. Merkley is known for his commitment to transparency and accountability in government, often speaking out against perceived injustices and advocating for reforms.

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Jan 9, 2024

What type of metric are we talking about?

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Dec 19, 2023

I further ask that the bill be considered read a third time and passed and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table with no intervening action or debate. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Kelly). Without objection…

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Dec 13, 2023

She's unquestionably qualified to serve on the Federal bench.

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Dec 13, 2023

She's unquestionably qualified to serve on the Federal bench.

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Dec 12, 2023

She's unquestionably qualified to serve on the Federal bench.

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Dec 12, 2023

There is no justice in the justice system if defendants do not have competent representation.

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Dec 6, 2023

I think anything we can do to get more information out about the size of this phenomenon is really important.

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Dec 6, 2023

The autocrats are learning from each other.

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Dec 6, 2023

Certainly, anecdotally has--the impression is a massive increase and one of the top actors--the top actor, according to Freedom House, is China.

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Dec 6, 2023

The autocrats are learning from each other.

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Dec 6, 2023

I think anything we can do to get more information out about the size of this phenomenon is really important.

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Dec 6, 2023

Certainly, anecdotally has--the impression is a massive increase and one of the top actors--the top actor, according to Freedom House, is China.

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Dec 5, 2023

I think anything we can do to get more information out about the size of this phenomenon is really important.

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Dec 5, 2023

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and Mr. Abramowitz, thank you for the work of Freedom House.

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Dec 5, 2023

The autocrats are learning from each other.

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Dec 5, 2023

Certainly, anecdotally has--the impression is a massive increase and one of the top actors--the top actor, according to Freedom House, is China.

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Nov 8, 2023

Should we reject such a strategy from the House of Representatives?

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Nov 8, 2023

I think it will be one of the biggest foreign policy mistakes we could make in generations if we bail on Ukraine.

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Nov 8, 2023

I think this is one of the most important decisions we have faced in the time I have been in the Senate, probably the most important decision.

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Nov 8, 2023

Putin is testing the world's resolve to defend the most basic principles, that sovereign nations cannot have their borders changed unilaterally.

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Nov 8, 2023

Is borrowing more in order to let the wealthiest off the hook good for America?

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Nov 8, 2023

I hope we'll see an eruption of integrity across the board, and bipartisan support for the integrity of every citizen paying their fair share.

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Nov 8, 2023

How close are we to actually honoring the Flores settlement so that no child is in CBP custody for more than 72 hours?

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Nov 8, 2023

I never understood, like, if you are arguing that people disappear, why would you shut down a program that ensures 100 percent attendance at court hearings?

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