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Former US lawmaker wants 'Sharia test' for Muslims
15 July 2016 18:33 BST
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has suggested testing all US Muslims to see if they believe in Sharia law, and deporting those who do, according to a report on BBC.
Gingrich's comments came shortly after the attack in Nice.
His comments echo the sentiment held by likely US Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, who has said Muslims should be banned from entering the US.
"Western civilisation is in a war. We should frankly test every person here who is of a Muslim background and if they believe in Sharia they should be deported," Gingrich told Fox News.
"Sharia is incompatible with western civilisation. Modern Muslims who have given up Sharia, glad to have them as citizens. Perfectly happy to have them next door," he added.