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Madeleine Albright

If you look at U.S. history through religious history, there is very much a motif that shows the importance religion has played in the U.S. We're a very religious country and it affects the way we look at various political issues.

Madeleine Albright

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Madeleine Albright is saying that religion has been a key theme throughout the history of the United States, influencing how the country has developed. She also points out that because many Americans are religious, their beliefs shape opinions and decisions on political matters.

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