In his speech, Congressman Bilirakis highlighted the critical importance of religious freedom worldwide, drawing attention to ongoing persecution of Christians, Jews, Muslims, and other faith communities across countries like Nigeria, China, Pakistan, Syria, and Turkey. He emphasized that faith leaders serve as agents of wisdom and moral guidance, playing a unique role in advocating for human dignity and justice where secular diplomacy often cannot reach.
Bilirakis stressed the need for active engagement and policy advocacy, including the use of tools like the Global Magnitsky Act, to hold persecutors accountable and elevate religious freedom as a core pillar of U.S. foreign policy. He also called on faith and civic leaders to unite in action and commit to protecting the rights of every child of God to worship freely.
Watch the full address to hear Congressman Gus Bilirakis’ call for faith, freedom, and global action to defend human dignity and religious liberty.
Congressman Gus Bilirakis, Chair of the Congressional Caucus on International Religious Freedom and Representative of Florida’s 12th District, delivered a compelling address at the International Interfaith Conference “United in Liberty: The Rise of Spiritual Diplomats,” chaired by Pastor Mark Burns and held on the ALLATRA platform at the U.S. Capitol Complex in Washington, D.C., on January 22, 2026.
Watch the full conference here: https://youtu.be/5btt_tzFJkU