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WASHINGTON (RNS) "I regret any comments I have ever made which may have cast any doubt on the personal faith of our president, Mr. Obama," evangelist Franklin Graham said. "I apologize to him and to any I have offended for not better articulating my reason for not supporting him in this election." By Adelle M. Banks.
Topics:
Politics,
Election
Beliefs:
Christian - Protestant
Tags:
apology, christianity, franklin graham, president obama, re-election
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