I am a Christian first and a Congressman second. My faith is not divorced from my life.
Mark Takano: “I am a Christian first and a Congressman second. My faith is not divorced from my life.”
On the recordJune 24, 2019
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Emphasizes the importance of faith in his life and work.
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