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Carson Statement on Attending the ICNA Chicago Convention

Statement

Date: Dec. 31, 2014
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Issues: Religion

Today, Congressman André Carson released the following statement in response to his attendance at the ICNA (Islamic Circle of North America) Chicago convention last weekend.

On Saturday, December 27, I attended the ICNA Chicago convention to deliver a speech on the importance of civil engagement and developing leaders in the community.

On Sunday, December 28, I learned that ICNA had also scheduled me to sit on a Ferguson panel Saturday night -- which I had not planned on participating in. At no point had I ever confirmed to attend any other events other than the dinner. Any reference to my participation or appearance on the Ferguson panel during the ICNA conference is not factual.

As a former law enforcement officer with the Indiana Department of Homeland Security in the anti-terrorism unit, it is critical that Americans know that I would never associate with any individual or organization trying to harm the United States of America or its citizens.


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