My Heart and My Mind: an American Muslim Patriot Speaks

In the world of turbulent political and religious conflicts we are facing today, it might seem the idea that a Muslim could be an American patriot is becoming more and more alien. In this bold and impassioned personal statement, former Yugoslavian Bajram Koljenovic, a Bosnian Muslim, proclaims his own patriotism, and issues a challenge to other Muslim immigrant citizens like himself to stand up and be heard in defense of our United States of America.