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“URGING PRESIDENT BIDEN TO NOMINATE AN AMBASSADOR AT LARGE FOR THE OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM” mentioning the U.S. Dept of State was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H2594 on May 19.
The State Department is responsibly for international relations with a budget of more than $50 billion. Tenure at the State Dept. is increasingly tenuous and it's seen as an extension of the President's will, ambitions and flaws.
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URGING PRESIDENT BIDEN TO NOMINATE AN AMBASSADOR AT LARGE FOR THE
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
(Mr. HILL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. HILL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bring attention to the rising rate of religious persecution around the world, where billions are persecuted for practicing their chosen faith.
One of the tools we have to combat global religious injustice is the Office of International Religious Freedom at the State Department. However, this office remains without leadership. Thus far, President Biden has neglected to appoint an ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom.
That is why I led a bipartisan and bicameral letter to President Biden to take action and appoint an ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom.
Religious freedom is one of the most basic human rights, Mr. Speaker, yet religious persecution continues around the world in countries like Iran, Russia, and China.
President Biden must act now and nominate this ambassador and give the U.S. Government a leading voice to combat this persecution and ensure a future where all mankind can freely practice their religion of choice without fear.
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