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“I believe in a wall between church and state so high that no one can climb over it. When religion controls government, political liberty dies; and when government controls religion, religious liberty perishes. Every American has the constitutional right not to be taxed or have his tax money expended for the establishment of religion. For too long the issue of government aid to church related organizations has been a divisive force in our society and in the Congress. It has erected communication barriers among our religions and fostered intolerance.”

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Sam Ervin was an American politician born on September 27, 1896, and passed away on April 23, 1985. He played a significant role in the American political scene and was renowned for his contributions to the judicial and legislative fields. more

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