On the recordJuly 23, 2019
Madam Speaker, I rise today to thank Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Ambassador-at-Large for Religious Freedom Sam Brownback for hosting the 2019 Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom. This second ministerial on religious freedom makes the protection of religious freedom around the world a priority for this administration. This global conclave demonstrates that the United States proudly stands for religious liberty and tolerance so that everyone from all nations can worship freely and without discrimination. I agree with former President Ronald Reagan when he addressed the United Nations General Assembly in 1986 by saying: ``Respect for human rights is not social work; it is not merely an act of compassion. It is the first obligation of government and the source of its legitimacy.'' It is through this obligation of service to our fellow man that we can make our societies better for our children and all future generations yet to be born. American Taekwondo Association
