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Chris Smith: I don't believe enough is being done to engage the very vital resources both in terms of moral resources, relational…

On the recordNovember 16, 2011
I don't believe enough is being done to engage the very vital resources both in terms of moral resources, relational resources, and infrastructural resources that are embodied by interfaith groups and interdenominational councils across the African continent.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes the need for more engagement with interfaith organizations in promoting religious freedom.

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