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August 28, 2025
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For decades I have supported, and I continue to support, a negotiated two-state solution in which Israelis and Palestinians can live in peace, dignity, and security. I formed that opinion in 1997 during my first visit to Israel, and it was reinforced through visits over the last several years during which I met with Israelis and Palestinians and heard their stories, hopes, and struggles.


August 14, 2025
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Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley along with U.S. Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Val Hoyle, Andrea Salinas, Janelle Bynum and Maxine Dexter today issued the following statement on antisemitism and hate in response to recent hateful acts in Oregon.

Issues:Civil Rights

October 7, 2024
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One year ago today Hamas waged a brutal attack on Israel. Terrorists killed more than 1,200 innocent people and took 240 hostages, nearly 100 of whom remain in Gaza. 

Issues:Foreign Affairs and National Security

March 13, 2024
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I rise today in opposition to H.R. 7521, the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.
Issues:Technology and Innovation

March 13, 2024
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We must do more to protect personal information online, safeguard national security, and protect our electoral system from foreign interference, but targeting TikTok is the wrong approach.
Issues:Technology and Innovation

February 6, 2024
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Today I voted against Speaker Johnson’s cynical and political funding bill.

January 18, 2024
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I condemn the remarks of Prime Minister Netanyahu and the rhetoric of Israel’s far-right government leaders who want to deny Palestinians the right to a state.

November 30, 2023
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Of course the US should not fund terrorism by Iran or any adversary, but this bill is a misguided and misleading attempt by Republicans to confuse the American public about the deal that the Biden Administration reached earlier this year for the release of American hostages held in Iran. 

November 21, 2023
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We need a new path forward; a path that will save Israeli and Palestinian lives.
Issues:Foreign Affairs and National Security

November 2, 2023
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The rise in antisemitism, hate, racism, and bigotry in our country cannot be tolerated, and the hateful rhetoric we are hearing on a daily basis must end.