Bradley Byrne said "We are in the midst of Holy Week, one of the most important time periods for the Christian faith. Sadly, in too many places around the world, Christians are under attack simply because of their religious beliefs. The stories of rape, assault, and murder are heartbreaking. Just look at some of the numbers from the Middle East. In 2003, there were 1\1/2\ million Christians in Iraq. Now that number is down to 275,000 and falling. In the very land where Jesus once walked, Christians are becoming extinct. This Holy Week, may we, as the people's House, reaffirm our commitment to fighting Christian persecution abroad. May we not become discouraged or angry, and may we keep fighting to encourage religious tolerance in the Middle East and all around the world. And, Mr. Speaker, may we remember what is written in the Gospel of John: ``The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.'' ___________________

On the recordMarch 22, 2016

We are in the midst of Holy Week, one of the most important time periods for the Christian faith. Sadly, in too many places around the world, Christians are under attack simply because of their religious beliefs. The stories of rape, assault, and murder are heartbreaking. Just look at some of the numbers from the Middle East. In 2003, there were 1\1/2\ million Christians in Iraq. Now that number is down to 275,000 and falling. In the very land where Jesus once walked, Christians are becoming extinct. This Holy Week, may we, as the people's House, reaffirm our commitment to fighting Christian persecution abroad. May we not become discouraged or angry, and may we keep fighting to encourage religious tolerance in the Middle East and all around the world. And, Mr. Speaker, may we remember what is written in the Gospel of John: ``The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.'' ____________________

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Bradley Byrne

Alabama

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