“And we must be unified in our commitment to protecting the freedoms of conscience and religious belief and the freedom to live our lives according to them,” he said.
“Brave men and women of faith have challenged our conscience and brought us closer to our founding ideals, from the abolition of slavery to the expansion of civil rights and workers’ rights. And throughout our history, faith communities have helped uphold these values by joining in efforts to help those in need — rallying in the face of tragedy and providing care or shelter in times of disaster,” the US President said.
