WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Tim Scott issued the following press release:
U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced legislation expressing the need for America's continued leadership on matters of religious freedom.
Religious freedom is a fundamental human right. Yet millions around the world are denied the basic freedom to worship and openly express their faith," said Sen. Scott. "As it is a cornerstone of our country's founding, the United States must remain a beacon for religious freedom and stand with those who seek nothing more than the ability to worship freely and without fear."
"Around the world, religious freedom is under attack. Whether in China, Syr...