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Bob Menendez: “I believe from my conversations with you, not only as it relates to the Ecumenical Patriarch, but other concerns I have…”

On the recordMarch 15, 2011
I believe from my conversations with you, not only as it relates to the Ecumenical Patriarch, but other concerns I have in the world, that you will be a strong advocate and not a shrinking violet in this respect.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Menendez expresses confidence in Dr. Cook's advocacy for religious freedom.

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