Photo: #Former Massachusetts Gov. and Republican Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney speaks on faith in America Thursday. Romney talked about the role of religion in government and his Mormon faith.

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What role should religion play in American politics?

Broadcast: Midday, 12/07/2007, 11:00 a.m.

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Presidential candidate and former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney laid out his views on the proper role of religion in American public life Thursday, saying, "We should acknowledge the Creator as did the founders, in ceremony and word."

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  • Robert Vischer: Professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law. Vischer studies the intersection between religion, law and public policy.

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