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Russ Feingold: “I am convinced that they came to America not only for greater economic opportunities, but because of the ideals…”

On the recordMay 7, 2009
I am convinced that they came to America not only for greater economic opportunities, but because of the ideals expressed in our Constitution, especially the First Amendment guaranteeing religious freedom.
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Russ Feingold
Democratic · Wisconsin

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Feingold emphasizes the importance of religious freedom in the U.S. Constitution.

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