Tony Perkins

@tperkins

President of . Host of Washington Watch. Commissioner, . Married 32 years, grateful father of five.

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    Jul 18

    . at the : is embedded deeply in the American character. But it isn’t exclusively an American idea. The UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights affirms religious freedom or belief as a universal right.

    Secretary Pompeo: Religious freedom is an unalienable right
    U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo delivers remarks at the Second Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom on July 18, 2019. - U.S. Department of State
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  2. Jul 16

    .: We all agree that fighting so that each person is free to believe, free to assemble, and to teach the tenets of his or her own faith is not optional – indeed, it is a moral imperative that this be permitted.

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    Today, delivered remarks at the Second Ministerial to Advance .
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    Jul 15

    How has international religious freedom become a priority in U.S. foreign policy? 's joined to discuss the 2nd Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom.

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  4. Jul 8

    We applaud the creation of this Commission as another way of ensuring that the protection of these fundamental rights – the most foundational of which is freedom of religion or belief – is a core element of strategic policy discussions.

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  5. Jul 8

    . is very pleased that the State Department is continuing to make human rights an integral part of U.S. foreign policy and relations.

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    . announces the formation of a Commission on Unalienable Rights.
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    Jul 5

    . - "America's story cannot be adequately told without including the prominent role of religion ..."

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    Jul 3

    I’m proud to convene the second Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom later this month. The U.S. will always defend this universal human right. We will confront violence, promote religious freedom, and champion unalienable rights across the globe.

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    Jul 2

    PRESS RELEASE: USCIRF Chair Tony Perkins to Advocate for Release of Imprisoned Muslim Dilshat Perhat Ataman “Mr. Ataman is one of potentially millions of and other Muslims unjustly held in Chinese internment camps,"said

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    Jun 27

    “Mere journalists, academics or school teachers have been jailed for being a “terrorist,” in what has proven to be the most ferocious witch-hunt in Turkish history.” - Mustafa Akyol testifying on violations in . Livestream link:

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    Jun 27

    “Some Turkish Christians have started to ask, ‘After the foreigners are sent away, what will the government do to us?’” - Pastor Brunson giving testimony at USCIRF’s congressional hearing on violations in . Livestream link:

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    Jun 25

    Today we welcomed Commissioner to USAID. We were able to discuss 's work with Christian & Yazidi victims of ISIS genocide in . USAID will continue to work side by side with to advance international religious freedom, worldwide.

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  12. Jun 20

    Religion has a natural, proper, & even essential role in our public life and the life of our military. We're grateful for the Supreme Court decision, and we'll continue to push the court to correct confusion that's been used to scrub religious messages & symbols from public life.

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  13. Jun 20

    For almost a century, the has survived a number of wars and military crises, and now — thanks to the Supreme Court — its biggest battle: radical extremists, bent on tearing the memorial down because it was in the shape of a cross.

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    Jun 20

    “It is unconscionable that over 70 million people – 50% of whom are children – have been forcibly displaced from their homes, many as a result of religious persecution." - Chair Tony Perkins on World Refugee Day Read the statement here:

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    Jun 20

    VICTORY for the ! What does this mean? talked with of to break down the decision. Watch :

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  16. Jun 20

    Congratulations to Greg Guidry on his judicial confirmation!

    Confirmed, 53-46: Executive Calendar #118 Greg Guidry to be U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana
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  17. Jun 20

    Congratulations to James Cain, Jr on his judicial confirmation!

    Confirmed, 77-21: Executive Calendar #50, James Cain, Jr. to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana
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  18. Jun 19

    The understanding of the freedom that God has given all human beings to choose to follow Him is why, as Christians, we must care about the plight of those suffering for their religious beliefs — even when those beliefs are very different from our own.

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  19. Jun 18

    .: We will live by our national motto – In God We Trust!

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  20. Jun 18

    .: Republicans believe that every life is a sacred gift from God.

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