ellison1Rep. Keith Ellison is part of a group of Muslim leaders that sent a book of resumes of highly skilled Muslim Americans to President Obama for consideration to key government jobs. The list of names includes carefully vetted Ivy League graduates, representatives of Fortune 500 companies and public servants, according to the Chicago Tribune.

“He’s done a lot, and I believe he will do more,” Ellison said of the president. “I identify with the impatience. I want to see things happen faster.”

The group says that no Muslim Americans have been appointed to key positions in recent years, and that relationships between Muslims and the government have been strained. Mostly, they are looking for ways that Muslim Americans can show their patriotism by putting their skills to use while serving their country.

“Muslims are not looking for handouts,” said Abdul Malik Mujahid, founder of the Muslim Democrats. “We’re just looking for equal opportunity and inclusiveness. That will give a far better message to the Muslim world than speeches.”

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