Mr. President, I am a firm believer in the principle of the separation of church and state. Around the world, we witness the catastrophes wrought by sectarian bitterness, particularly when one sect subverts the power of the state to its own advantage. The arm of the state should never be an appendage of one sect or another.
Paying tribute to the Senate Chaplain and discussing religion in public life.
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