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Chris Smith: Billions of people around the world, half of the world's population, are not able to practice their faith freely.

On the recordJuly 17, 2023
Billions of people around the world, half of the world's population, are not able to practice their faith freely.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Smith emphasizes the widespread persecution of individuals for their religious beliefs.

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