"We wanted to eat here today, especially to show support not just for Christian values but for his right to express his beliefs, " Roberts said shortly after finishing a chicken sandwich and waffle fries from a Chick-fil-A stand in the CNN Center food court.

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According to its website, Chick-fil-A -- a privately held chicken restaurant chain -- has more than 1, 615 locations in 39 states and Washington, D.

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