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Conservative commentator Dennis Prager Dennis Prager (born August 2, 1948) is an American syndicated radio talk show host, columnist, author, ethicist, and public speaker in the United States. He is noted for his conservative political views and for his study of the consequences of secularism in the 20th Century.  is upset that incoming Representative Keith Ellison Keith Ellison may refer to:
  • Keith Ellison (football player), an American football player
  • Keith Ellison (politician), a member of the U.S. Congress from Minnesota
  • Keith P. Ellison, a U.S. federal judge
, Democrat of Minnesota, wants to use the Koran during his swearing in ceremony. "Would they have allowed him to choose Hitler's Mein Kampf, the Nazis' bible, for his oath?" said Prager. He went on to say that Ellison's decision "will embolden em·bold·en  
tr.v. em·bold·ened, em·bold·en·ing, em·bold·ens
To foster boldness or courage in; encourage. See Synonyms at encourage.
 Islamic extremists and make new ones."
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Title Annotation:Dennis Prager; Keith Ellison's swearing in ceremony
Publication:The Progressive
Article Type:Brief article
Geographic Code:1USA
Date:Jan 1, 2007
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