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Cato Video • September 21, 2014 

# Given Rights — Why Liberty? 

Lessons on the importance of human liberty are seen throughout our lives and our history. Reverend Robert Sirico recalls the first time he understood the dignity of freedom and human liberty. Rev. Robert Sirico is the president and co-founder of the Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty. Create your own Why Liberty video and SHARE using #WhyLiberty. Produced by Tess Terrible

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