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Breaking down politics, culture, and the buzz of the day with bold conversations about faith, family, and living what you believe.

This is the Danielle Gill Show.

I am delighted to welcome our guest today, Congressman Keith Self.

Congressman Self represents Texas' third congressional district. He serves on the committee on veterans affairs, foreign affairs,

and science-based technology. Brandon is so delighted to serve with him in Congress in the House

Freedom Caucus on the Sharia Free America Caucus, which Congressman self-started. So thank you so

much for joining us, Congressman. Great to be here, Danielle. Thank you very much. Of course. Well, I thought

we could start a little bit by talking about this issue of rising Islam in Texas, because I know

this is something you have really been working on and focusing on, and certainly a big concern

for constituents in our area. I'm sure your area as well.

What do you think led to this rise in Islam, especially in Texas and in North Texas?

Because in a way, it's very random.

It's kind of like we're seeing it rising in general in America.

We see Mondani, New York City, areas of Michigan, Dearborn. But Texas is so,

the culture of Texas is so different. What do you think has led this to come to the Dallas area?

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