As a country that was founded by religious refugees, and for whom religious freedom is our very first freedom, it is incumbent upon us in this institution, as well as the President and the State Department, to rectify the injustice, not just when it involves Americans, like Pastor Abedini or Meriam and her family, but to the greatest extent we can all around the world.
Chris Smith: “As a country that was founded by religious refugees, and for whom religious freedom is our very first freedom, it is…”
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Emphasizes the importance of religious freedom and addressing injustices globally.
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