"We pray to God today that you will heal the breach between the U.S. and Venezuela, " Jackson said.

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Even though we are on opposite sides of a whole bunch of issues, part of what has bound us together is a shared faith, a recognition that we pray to and serve the same God.

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But as Copts we have the rights to pray to our God.

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