Standing Up for Human and Civil Rights

Strengthening National Security by Ending Our Dependence on Foreign Oil

Mr. Merkley Mr. President, I rise today to address one of the defining challenges of our time–the restructuring of our Nation’s energy supply. Reforming our energy policy is critical for multiple reasons: to improve our national security, to create jobs and rebuild our economy, and to protect our children and

Merkley Statement on F-22 Program Funding

Washington, DC – Today, Senator Merkley joined 57 members in removing funding for the F-22 program from the National Defense Authorization Act.  The funding would have amounted to $1.75 billion to be used to construct seven additional planes. Senator Merkley issued the following statement on the vote: “As this vote

Protecting Communities From Violent Crimes Motivated By Prejudice

Mr. Merkley Friends and colleagues, I rise today because of a document that our forefathers signed 233 years ago, the Declaration of Independence.  Specifically, the Declaration stated, “We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal.  They’re endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights that

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