"...pain and suffering is bad enough, but
unnecessary pain and suffering is immoral. I
mean, that's just how I feel it. And we could do
so much more than we are currently doing, and
all it takes is political will. And no one is
willing to invest it."
"He's
not in anybody's pocket. I really admire him for having the
courage to stand up for what he believes." Gert Boyle,
Chair, Columbia Sportswear
"Today,
Oregon needs strong leadership. As the parent of a student that
attends public schools, I believe Ben will be a champion for the
students and their future." Elizabeth Blackney,
Bend
"He
is determined to make this place we call Oregon a better place,
for all Oregonians." Ernest Bloch,
Portland
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