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On the recordJune 18, 2014
We are just saying respect the equal rights of freedom of religion for the Baha'is, for the Jewish community, for the Christian community, for the minority Muslim communities.
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Gerry Connolly
Democratic · Virginia

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Connolly emphasizes the need for Iran to respect religious freedoms for all communities.

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