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Abdul El-Sayed: “I want to protect your right to practice your faith as you choose.”

On the recordOctober 19, 2026
I want to protect your right to practice your faith as you choose.
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Abdul El-Sayed

Editor's note · Context

Responding to a question about his faith.

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