[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 199 (Wednesday, December 6, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1661]
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   HONORING THE MINNESOTA CHAPTER OF THE COUNCIL ON AMERICAN ISLAMIC 
                               RELATIONS

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                          HON. TIMOTHY J. WALZ

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 6, 2017

  Mr. WALZ. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to rise today in recognition of 
the tenth anniversary of the founding of the Council on American-
Islamic Relations--Minnesota Chapter (CAIR-MN). CAIR-MN works, as part 
of a nationwide network of chapters, to diligently protect and enhance 
some of the fundamental principles that have shaped America since its 
inception. They fight to defend the constitutional right to religious 
freedom. They promote community engagement, inspire civic activism, and 
defend civil liberties. CAIR-MN's work with Muslims in America has 
expanded the notions of social justice in our communities and supported 
the active participation of all our nations' citizens and residents.
  Today, too many Americans have a distorted, inaccurate, or unclear 
understanding of Muslims, who they are, and what they believe. 
Fortunately, for ten years now, CAIR-MN has taken on the truly 
difficult, necessary, and rewarding task of dispelling misinformation, 
enhancing our society's understanding of Muslims and Islam, and 
combatting bigotry and intolerance. It is my hope that CAIR-MN will 
continue its remarkable contribution to our society for many more 
decades to come.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me in recognizing CAIR-MN for the ten years 
of invaluable service they have provided to the State of Minnesota and 
the United States of America.

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