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Barack Obama: And every American has the right to practice their faith both openly and freely, and as they choose.

On the recordAugust 9, 2012
And every American has the right to practice their faith both openly and freely, and as they choose.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks at the Iftar Dinner

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