senator don nickles, former senator joseph lieberman at plan to join us but had a last-minute change in schedule so we have recorded marks from this great american as well. after that will have a panel discussion highlighting the importance of advocating for specific victims of religious freedom violations. and to conclude, commissioners and staff will share the thoughts on irfa and usirf impact and their suggestions for the future. before we start i would like to thank the former commissioners i see an audience here today. i also want to thank congress for its commitment to advancing international religious freedom, and continued support of usirf. we expect members of congress to stop by to offer their comments throughout the event as well as their support, we hope. in addition to written and video remarks provided to us. though i may mention it before, before i give more to my esteemed colleague and friend, fred davie, i would be remiss not to mention again the butchery of the iran backed hamas terrorists, and the special challenge those criminal acts posted people of faith everywh

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