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Rick Santorum: “I just described what is my understanding as a Catholic of what the teachings of the church are and what the…”

On the recordJuly 30, 2003
I just described what is my understanding as a Catholic of what the teachings of the church are and what the responsibilities as a faithful Catholic are as a member of the church. I also understand the oath of office you take and the role that you play as a civil servant in a government and that you have an obligation to serve and to adhere to the law, particularly when you are sworn to uphold that law. Are there any examples where Attorney General Pryor upheld the law even though he, as a Catholic, as a person of deep beliefs, went ahead and followed the law even though his personal viewpoints may have been different?
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Rick Santorum
Republican · Pennsylvania

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Discussing the responsibilities of public officials in relation to their personal beliefs.

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