Commentary: To leave or not to leave? Senator explains his decision

Commentary: To leave or not to leave? Senator explains his decision

Much has been written, discussed, opined, and debated about  the 11 Oregon Senate Republicans who made the decision to leave, denying the Senate a quorum for nine days.

Since I was one of what became known as the “Oregon 11”, I want to explain why I did what I did, and as I have tried to do with every decision I have ever made as an elected official. It is also important to explain the events leading up to that decision.

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