`` I know they certainly do n't want to become a totalitarian state , but in protecting the rights of citizens there 's a delicate balance between keeping people safe and surveilling the citizens to the point where we are targeting people specifically — not because of race , not because of religion , but making sure we are targeting the right people and eliminating the threat to make people safer , '' he said . Rep. Andre Carson said violence from Islamic radicals `` does n't represent '' the Muslim religion . The congressman also called for a ban on Muslims entering the United States and an end to immigration by Muslims. Conservative publications have raised questions about his position on the committee in part because of his religion .
Rep. Andre Carson said violence from Islamic radicals `` does n't represent '' the Muslim religion . The congressman also called for a ban on Muslims entering the United States and an end to immigration by Muslims. Conservative publications have raised questions about his position on the committee in part because of his religion .