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“I raised my right hand and placed my left on the Quran, which was being held by my wife and mom. Suddenly, I was blinded by a cascade of camera flashes.”

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Keith Ellison is an American politician who has served as the U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 5th congressional district since 2007. He is a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party and has been recognized for his advocacy on civil rights and social justice issues. more

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