Dr. Mehmet Oz, the son of Turkish immigrants, said being the first Muslim to be elected to the Senate would mean 'pride and honor.'
During his campaign, Oz, whose parents are Turkish immigrants, hasn't discussed his religion frequently.
"We don't want Sharia law in America," the Senate hopeful said during the interview, according to ABC News."I don't want any of these religious fanatics playing a role in American society and I would aggressively block them."Above, Republican U.S. Senate candidate Dr. Mehmet Oz, speaks to supporters at a campaign rally on November 4 in Wexford, Pennsylvania. If elected, Oz, would make history as the first Muslim to be elected to Congress' upper chamber.
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