Dr. Aslandogan reflected on his role in Texas' Turkish community in a PBS program on the Gulen movement broadcast in January. He said he donates "beyond the expected level in my income" and added: "I believe that all these actions — charitable donations, volunteerism — are pleasing to God. That's why I am doing all this."
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