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Patrick Morrisey: “West Virginia is one of only five states in the nation that…”

Featuring: Patrick Morrisey, Republican | Governor of West Virginia

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Governor Patrick Morrisey Discusses Religious Exemptions and Infrastructure Challenges in West Virginia

Published | Video Starts at 03:09

And we just want to protect these families that have deeply held religious beliefs to give them the opportunity to go to school. There's no reason why they shouldn't. I think everyone watching should also know West Virginia is one of only five states in the nation that doesn't have a statutory exemption for religious freedom. That's important. So the good news, though, is we did have the religious freedom law. That's what allows this to happen. I think it requires it to happen. (03:09–03:18)

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