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Barack Obama: Religious persecution is anathema to Americans. We believe in the freedom to worship.

On the recordJanuary 12, 2009
Religious persecution is anathema to Americans. We believe in the freedom to worship.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama emphasizes the importance of religious freedom and combating persecution.

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