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“There are two ways of looking at the talking filibuster. My way is as a form of unanimous consent.”

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Jeff Merkley is an American politician currently serving as a U.S. Senator representing Oregon. Born on October 24, 1956, he is known for his advocacy of progressive policies and environmental protection. more

“Imagine if Congress always put the interests of polluters ahead of the health of our families. Our rivers and lakes would be choked with sewage. Acid rain would pour down from smog-filled skies. Hundreds of thousands more of our neighbors, friends, and loved ones would be victims of cancer, heart disease, and asthma.”

“There are thousands of capable Americans who would pursue a degree in nursing if we had room in our schools for them.”

Ifs School Rooms Degrees Capable Pursue Nursing

Author:Jeff Merkley

“We can no longer continue with a status quo energy policy. We must create sustainable clean energy jobs and leave the planet to our children and grandchildren in better shape than we found it.”

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Author:Jeff Merkley

“Budgets are nothing if not statements of priorities.”

Ifs Priorities Statements Budgets

Author:Jeff Merkley

“Real choice is clear information and the right to walk away from a bad deal without leaving your wallet behind.”

Real Choices Walks Deals Behinds Clear Information Leaving Wallets

Author:Jeff Merkley

“I'm an underdog person, so I align myself with those who seem to be not considered valuable in polite society.”

Persons Seems Valuable Polite Underdog

Author:Jessica Hagedorn

“There is a very personal price to public humiliation, and the growth of the Internet has jacked up that price.”

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