Chris Smith actually said...

This is not a political issue, Mr. Chairman, this is about right and wrong, about a belief in our ideals and our morals that everyone everywhere, that is about justice, that is about freedom of religion, everyone should be able to live freely and openly without fear of persecution and be able to practice their faith.

09/09/2014

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