releases: https://bilirakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/bilirakis-discusses-importance-protecting-coptic-christians-persecution-egypt-0
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| https://bilirakis.house.gov/media/press-releases/bilirakis-discusses-importance-protecting-coptic-christians-persecution-egypt-0 | Bilirakis Discusses Importance of Protecting Coptic Christians from Persecution in Egypt | 2013-12-10 | 2013 | 2013-12 | Republican | House | FL | Gus Bilirakis | B001257 | bilirakis.house.gov | legacy | Bilirakis, who is a member of the International Religious Freedom Caucus, has been a strong advocate of religious freedom for all faiths throughout his tenure in Congress. In recent years, he has led multiple efforts to prevent the Egyptian military from using U.S. taxpayer dollars to persecute and attack thousands of Coptic Christians and other religious minorities. To view his opening statement and questions for the panelists, including Dr. Zuhdi Jasser, Vice Chair of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, watch the video below. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |