The founders of our Nation, the American people today know, that religious freedom is no luxury but is a basic right of a free people. RFRA restores the First Amendment to its proper place as one of the cornerstones of our democracy.
On the recordJune 24, 2019
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Schumer argues that RFRA is essential for maintaining First Amendment rights.
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