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On the recordJuly 29, 2014
What we have seen in the past weeks in Iraq and throughout the Middle East, including the crucifixion of Christians and, most recently, the ultimatum for Christians to pay taxes, leave, or face death, goes against every principle we stand for in our beloved country.
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Eliot Engel
Democratic · New York

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Condemns persecution of Christians in Iraq and the Middle East.

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