Because we, of all people, know what happens when religious extremism is exported as terrorism, USCIRF urges our Government to prioritize religious freedom not only as a core human right, but a vital part of any security-driven counter-extremism strategy.
Emphasizes the importance of religious freedom in countering terrorism.
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By using these tools, and, frankly, I believe they have never been fully used, the U.S. can encourage respect for this right.
we cannot entirely protect, we can't basically protect people in China or in any other country where they are being brutally repressed.
Unfortunately, the appalling treatment of Pastor Abedini reflects the dismal reality of religious freedom and human rights in Iran today.
I think there is a deeper way in which this has to be addressed, and that is that religious freedom must become a key priority of American foreign policy.