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Trey Gowdy: “I think the state has a compelling interest in banning animal sacrifice, whether it is compelling or just important is…”

On the recordApril 25, 2012
I think the state has a compelling interest in banning animal sacrifice, whether it is compelling or just important is irrelevant for purposes of this discussion.
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Trey Gowdy
Republican · South Carolina

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Gowdy argues for state interests in legal matters regarding religious practices.

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