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When I started running for Congress, it actually took me by surprise that so many people were fascinated with me being the first Muslim in Congress.

From Keith Ellison

I would really like to hear somebody who is really articulate about the elements of their faith conversion. I'm not.

From Keith Ellison

My faith and my identity as a Muslim - I never saw it as something that made my job harder. It's just an aspect of who I am.

From Keith Ellison

Faith really should be a bridge, not a wall. Because at the end of the day, we should be focusing on what you believe, not what your religion is.

From Keith Ellison

I understand the risks associated with being a soldier. But I think as members of Congress, we should not intensify the chance that we'll have to commit troops to a military conflict unless it's absolutely necessary to defend the nation.

From Keith Ellison

I think that anybody who is going to be the standard-bearer, the spokesman for the progressive movement, in the context of a presidential race, has got to learn to master the language and really get their finger on the pulse of how people are feeling. I think that's really important.

From Keith Ellison