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James Lankford: “I have a philosophical statement that I want to make, and want to be able to get from you.”

On the recordMarch 10, 2015
I have a philosophical statement that I want to make, and want to be able to get from you.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Lankford introduces a discussion on freedom of religion versus freedom of worship.

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