Senator Merkley Statement on Pope Francis’s Address to Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. –-(ENEWSPF)–September 24, 2015.  Oregon’s Senator Jeff Merkley released the following statement after Pope Francis addressed a joint session of the United States Congress this morning:

“This morning, Pope Francis powerfully reminded us all of our true purpose as public servants: that we are ‘called to defend and preserve the dignity of our fellow citizens in the tireless and demanding pursuit of the common good.’ I especially thank the Pope for his unwavering belief…