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Transcript: AKAKA HAILS PASSAGE OF INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM LEGISLATION
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- October 9, 1998
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For Immediate Release Contact: Paul Cardus October 9,
1998
202-224-6361
AKAKA HAILS PASSAGE OF INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM LEGISLATION
Washington, D.C.--United States Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii)
applauds
Senate passage of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998
(H.R.
2431). The International Religious Freedom Act amends existing foreign
affairs laws to ensure that the promotion of religious freedom is
an objective
in the conduct of international affairs policy and the programs of
the
U.S. government. The bill passed the Senate by a 98-0 tally; favorable
action by the House of Representatives is expected ...