It is hard to pass a bill. But when you tell somebody the United States of America is looking and cares about some formerly nameless individual in prison because of their faith or their actions of humanity toward another and something happens, then you go, maybe this is all worth it.
Cicilline reflects on the importance of advocating for prisoners of conscience.
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