from whitehouse.gov
The history of the relationship between America and the Muslim World is deeper and more complex than the common perception might suggest. Thomas Jefferson taught himself Arabic using his own Quran kept in his personal library, and had the first known presidential Iftaar by breaking fast with the Tunisian Ambassador at sunset. President Dwight Eisenhower attended the dedication ceremony of the Islamic Center in Washington, D.C. on June 28, 1957. President Bill Clinton issued the first presidential greeting for Ramadan, appointed the first Muslim American ambassador, M. Osman Siddique, to Fiji, and sent the first presidential Eid al-Adha greeting to Muslims. And one year after President George W. Bush placed the Holy Quran in the White House library in 2005, Representative Keith Ellison took the oath of office on the same Quran owned by Thomas Jefferson two hundred years before.
With his speech in Cairo, the President will lay another marker, addressing Americas relationship with the Muslim World in the heart of the Middle East. Whereas the past years and decades have deepened the rift in that relationship, the President will seek a new start by opening up a serious, honest dialogue to find areas of common interest where we agree, and new ways of communication where we do not. By continuing unprecedented outreach to the Muslim World, the President is strengthening national security and opening up new opprtunities to address some of the problems that have seemed so intractable over recent years.
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BTW Sadiq, if you …
BTW Sadiq, if you missed it so far the jewish sacred land is THERE not in the U.S.A.
Comment by albinowalri — July 6, 2009 @ 10:02 pm
Really? Through …
Really? Through this FASCADE? Must’ve been the OTHER smart people…
Comment by albinowalri — July 6, 2009 @ 10:02 pm
the U.S.A has a big …
the U.S.A has a big land …. they can give the jews a piece of land in the U.S.A why do the plastinines have to pay the price for the criminal act of European against the jews.
Comment by sadiq5519 — July 6, 2009 @ 10:02 pm
it’s actually a …
it’s actually a qualification of slow if you don’t see past it. because you’re fooled easily
Comment by Crusaderdeluxe — July 6, 2009 @ 10:02 pm
i think it’s …
i think it’s hilarious how the world’s countries and spheres all try to portray themselves as free peace loving countries looking out for the good of humanity. all the smart people see past this fascade. that’s why they become the leaders of society and the leaders of countries kingdoms dominions and federations.
Comment by Crusaderdeluxe — July 6, 2009 @ 10:02 pm
Obama really made a …
Obama really made a big change in US- politics
who could have thought about such a speech two years ago
Comment by Gothic4567 — July 6, 2009 @ 10:02 pm
So, The Soviet …
So, The Soviet Union backed away from Global consideration.
Enter all the other countries looking to take down the last remaining combatant.
If they succeed, what then? Eat the goose? Fools.
Fifth column thinking. Destroy from within. America replaced by what exactly?
Please, tell me, to whom whould you then direct your invectives?
Comment by oriskany — July 6, 2009 @ 10:02 pm
He says alot but …
He says alot but lets see if he sticks to it. He says that the american government will deal with elected leaders in whose country they do not surpress the people. Well see if he does this or not.
Comment by Beyondthenorm7 — July 6, 2009 @ 10:02 pm
Nice work. keep it …
Nice work. keep it up. mean time come for social media marketing for esteembpo**com tytrutygfhy
Comment by kodykodyoneill — July 6, 2009 @ 10:02 pm
if he coldn´t …
if he coldn´t change the world,who can?
hes not perfect but hes clouse to be.
Comment by manel444 — July 6, 2009 @ 10:02 pm
Before you can …
Before you can consider defeating anti-American terrosism you must first defeat Feminism.
America is the last bastion against feminism, despite what the tabloids proclaiim.
The male of the species must always propogate, thereby ensuring its survival.
Comment by oriskany — July 6, 2009 @ 10:02 pm
…fuck you in the …
…fuck you in the
Comment by talktothehand69 — July 6, 2009 @ 10:02 pm
shutup
shutup
Comment by talktothehand69 — July 6, 2009 @ 10:02 pm
whatever bollock …
whatever bollock obama, bush all the way!
Comment by talktothehand69 — July 6, 2009 @ 10:02 pm
Isaiah 30
1 “Woe …
Isaiah 30
1 “Woe to the obstinate children,”
declares the LORD,
“to those who carry out plans that are not mine,
forming an alliance, but not by my Spirit,
heaping sin upon sin;
2 who go down to Egypt
without consulting me;
who look for help to Pharaoh’s protection,
to Egypt’s shade for refuge.
3 But Pharaoh’s protection will be to your shame,
Egypt’s shade will bring you disgrace.
Comment by zigzag1239 — July 6, 2009 @ 10:02 pm
What happen to ” …
What happen to “Renewing America’s Promise?” I am still waiting for equal protection under the law. The Postal Service has a clan the is unstopable. If they decide you are not worthy to live the American dream; they have the power to turn your dream to a nightmare. The only hope former and present Postal workers have is for Obama to enforce our human rights. Check out “Postal Rap” video
HOLD USPS ACCOUNTABLE!! PLEASE!!!
How much longer will I have to be oppressed???
Comment by libraStrong — July 6, 2009 @ 10:02 pm
So everyone should …
So everyone should just have the same amount of everything and then everything would be all fine and dandy. Right?
Comment by babs471 — July 6, 2009 @ 10:02 pm
your a shmuk!!
your a shmuk!!
Comment by dontgojudging — July 6, 2009 @ 10:02 pm
Both Republicans …
Both Republicans and Democrats are at fault. They are not for the American people. Watch Freedom to Fascism.
Comment by Blackjack555 — July 6, 2009 @ 10:02 pm
America has been …
America has been brainwashed. The methods used are easily identified, and the success is obvious. Hitler’s mass appeal techniques have been studied and are used by government and the media. Our schools, movies, and media have dumbed-down the populace to the point that real Americans who support limited government, limited taxation, gun ownership, etc. are considered the oddballs in America today.
Comment by Blackjack555 — July 6, 2009 @ 10:02 pm
It appears that you …
It appears that you would rather insult people than to hear the truth about your new found god. What you don’t seem to understand is that dems and reps are seeking the same agenda. NWO. They are slowly stripping us of our rights as citizens who voted them in office, and replacing the laws that have been implemented with immoral standards. I guess abortion is ok for you. But what you are doing is exactly what they want, for us to fight amoung ourselves, destroy from within, just like Rome.
Comment by chdyona — July 6, 2009 @ 10:02 pm
I only talk …
I only talk politics with people who are worthy.
you can’t even spell PRIVACY. Therefore, you are not worthy.
It’s getting hard to find right wingers who can speak proper english, but I will talk game with you and destroy you mentally.
1. how is he “leading us into destruction”
2. Bush spent TRILLIONS on WAR in a country that had NOTHING TO DO WITH 911…but Obama is “leading us to destruction”…that makes you sound like a RETARD
3. I await your moronic pro WAR and DEATH side
lol
Comment by ameshkin69 — July 6, 2009 @ 10:02 pm
NO. Obama is the …
NO. Obama is the perfect object lesson for any country. He serves to remind us that History does indeed repeat itself, particularly when people become complacent and passive (lazy).
This charlatan has simply followed a time-tested template.
Here is a man who has made the promise to “fix” America when I seriously doubt he can change a flat tire.
Politically, it’s all about timing. Tell ‘em what they want to hear and present it in a fashion that matches the times and you’re in.
Comment by oriskany — July 6, 2009 @ 10:02 pm
babs471, there you …
babs471, there you did it. You are setting up the grounds for a false dilemma wherein you automatically and inappropriately label somebody with whom you disagree as “socialist.” Your anti-governemnt ranting ignores the true historical and Constitutional purpose of govt. The “market” demanded the bailouts through extortion.
I do not work for any govt agency. I’m a paralegal & I also write for a small publication, not that these details of my personal life should even matter in the first place!
Comment by BloodMoneyConglomera — July 6, 2009 @ 10:02 pm
There you said it.. …
There you said it…. More social programs. This is an expansion of government it which the govenment takes from others and gives to whom they see fit. IT is not fair. The government should stay out of it all. The market should dictate the regulations. No bailouts. If a company is not doing good than it should fail. End of story. Answer this question. Do you work for a government agency?
Comment by babs471 — July 6, 2009 @ 10:02 pm