Quotes of the Day

Friday, Dec. 01, 2006

Open quoteThe Constitution guarantees for everyone to take the oath of office on whichever book they prefer, and that's what the freedom of religion is all about.Close quote

  • Keith Ellison
  • on his intention to be sworn in as the first Muslim elected to Congress by taking the oath with his hand on the Koran
Photo: KAREN BLEIER / AFP / GETTY | Source: Minnesota Monitor