We Must Protect America as the Last, Best Hope for Freedom

Religious freedom and freedom of speech make up the engine of self-government and form a bulwark against tyranny. And they need our protection.

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A Bell UH-1 Iroquois military helicopter to be used in the Army’s 250th Birthday Celebration and Parade, prepares to land on the National Mall near the Capitol in Washington, D.C., June 11, 2025.

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Editor’s note: The following commentary is an excerpt from remarks presented before the Presidential Religious Liberty Commission on June 16, 2025, with minor edits made only for readability.

America’s legacy of strength — and foundation for enduring greatness — rests on how we protect the freedom to speak, live, and work consistent with our deepest beliefs.

KW

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Kristen Waggoner

Kristen Waggoner is CEO, president, and chief counsel of Alliance Defending Freedom.

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