An act of terrorism, the taking of innocent civilian lives, is prohibited by Islam, and whoever has done this needs to be brought to justice, whether he is Muslim or not.

How could this happen in America? ... I hope my story ? will prevent what happened to me from ever happening again.

I never had a single document of classified information, all of the criminal charges against me were dropped,

It's important to realize we live in historical times, ... What happened to me could happen to anyone here tonight.

It?s the duty of every service member to report human rights abuses. I acted in my role as a chaplain.

For God and Country: Faith and Patriotism Under Fire

After 9/11, the nation is struggling to really balance national security with civil liberties, ... I'm writing as someone who's lived this struggle.

My story is a warning to all people here in the country that the current approach to waging war on terrorism from within our own borders is truly a threat to civil liberties.

I was essentially gagged, ... I was walking on eggshells the last eight months or so until I decided to resign.

I am a patriotic, loyal American, ... I am not a terrorist nor am I a spy.