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\u201cAt every turn, at every issue that would reach my desk, I will stand up for the ability of Americans to worship God as they choose,\u201d said Mitt Romney, who currently leads in polls across the state.<\/p>\n

Romney vowed to protect America\u2019s religious tradition while speaking at a Jan. 14 forum hosted by former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee.<\/p>\n

During the event at the Sottile Theatre at the College of Charleston, Romney was asked by participants how he would address \u201cgrowing anti-Christian sentiment\u201d in America.<\/p>\n

The former Massachusetts governor responded that he would not add to what he called the secularization of America, but instead promote all citizens\u2019 rights to practice religion as they see fit.
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