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On the recordFebruary 5, 2024
While I thank Representative Smith for his years of work on advancing religious freedom, unfortunately I must oppose the amendment and resolution before us today.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York
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Editor's note · Context

Meeks expresses gratitude to Smith but opposes the current resolution on religious freedom.

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