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Thune Statement on Burwell v. Hobby Lobby SCOTUS Decision

Statement

Date: June 30, 2014
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Women Religion Health Insurance Reproduction

U.S. Senator John Thune (R-South Dakota) today released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Obama administration's attempt to restrict Americans' religious freedom:

"Today's decision is a victory for religious freedom. Religious freedom is one of our most basic principles and the very first right mentioned in the Bill of Rights. I am pleased that the Supreme Court has rejected the Obama administration's attempt to limit this most fundamental of American liberties."


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