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Do what i can, as governor, to make sure this bill reflects the values of the people of arkansas, protects those of religious conscience. but also, minimizes the chance of discrimination in the workplace and in the public environment. it is important to recognize that the bill currently drafted does not change who we are. it does not change the current protections against discrimination. this bill simply defines the standard to determine the right balance. but how do we as a state communicate to the world that we are respectful of diverse workplace and we want to be known as a state that does ...

All right. protestors are back out in arkansas today rallying against the religious freedom bill that they say leaves the door open for discrimination against gays and lesbians. the governor said he will not change the bill until changes are made. >> my responsibility is to speak out on my own convictions and to do what i can as governor to make sure this bill reflects the values of the people of arkansas protects those of religious conscience but minimizes the chance of discrimination in the work place and in the public environment. >> among those who wanted this bill and its iter ration to g...

Arkansas protects those of religious conscience but also minimizes the chance of discrimination in the workplace and in the public environment. >> joining me now is state representative eddie armstrong, the arkansas house minority leader and jonathan capehart "the washington post." thank you both for being here. >> thanks rev. >> representative armstrong, what's your reaction to the governor today? >> i still remain optimistic, rev. from the inception of this bill being drafted in february they have been working directly down the middle for bipartisan language that would have matched the feder...