Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick argued “there is no such thing as ‘separation of church and state’ in the U.S. Constitution.” He issued the statement in his role as chair of the Religious Liberty Commission, which makes federal policy recommendations.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick argues there is no separation of church and state in U.S. Constitution | Houston Public Media

Patrick spoke as chair of President Donald Trump's Religious Liberty Commission, which is planning to make federal policy recommendations in May.

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