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On the recordJanuary 1, 1981
I want to emphasize that the language in this bill defining conscientious objection is not to be construed in such a way as to discriminate among religions or to favor religious views over other views that are constitutionally entitled to the same status.
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Jimmy Carter
Democratic · Georgia

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National Labor Relations Act Amendments Bill Statement on Signing H.R. 4774 Into Law

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