Well if you are going to ban a religion ban this one

Taken Questions
Office of the Spokesman
Washington, DC
March 26, 2004
Question Taken at the March 26, 2004 Daily Press Briefing


Russia: Banning Religious Activities of Jehovah s Witnesses in Moscow


Question: What is our response to the recent decision to ban the religious
activities of Jehovah s Witnesses in Moscow?

Answer: We deplore the recent decision of Moscow s Golovinskiy Court to ban the
religious activities of Jehovah s Witnesses in Moscow and to liquidate their
legal entity. We understand the Jehovah s Witnesses will appeal the decision,
and that the appeal will stop any immediate action to implement the decision.

We urge local authorities and the Russian Government to honor their commitments
to respect the right of all faiths to religious freedom.

2004/329

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Released on March 26, 2004

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