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John Danforth: “Does the Senator believe that the Constitution now says that school districts must allow voluntary prayer in their…”

On the recordFebruary 3, 1994
Does the Senator believe that the Constitution now says that school districts must allow voluntary prayer in their school?
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John Danforth
Missouri

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The speaker is questioning the interpretation of the Constitution regarding voluntary prayer in schools.

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