A CPC designation gives Secretary of State Hillary Clinton `` a range of specific policy options to address serious violations of religious freedom . '' U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom lists 13 nations . It recommends administration designate 13 as ` ` countries of particular concern '' and gives secretary of state policy authority to address serious violations .
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom lists 13 nations . It recommends administration designate 13 as ` ` countries of particular concern '' and gives secretary of state policy authority to address serious violations .