Americo Salini

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"... "Onward Christian Soldiers," and others. Bul she insisted that did not mean she loved her country less. "My God is more important than my job," she explained. Her attorney, Americo Salini, said he may appeal the firing in court for deprivation of the First Amendment right to freedom of religion. "Her actions are not out of disrespect for America.” he said ..."

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