President Obama Calls for a New Beginning with the Muslim World

July 4, 2009

President Obama speaking in Cairo

Saying he came to seek a new beginning between the United States and the Muslim world, President Obama told an audience in Cairo June 4 that the cycle of suspicion and discord that has defined the relationship for so long must end. Obama said he seeks a new start that is based on mutual interest and mutual respect — “one based upon the truth that America and Islam are not exclusive, and need not be in competition. Instead they overlap and share common principles, principles of justice and progress; tolerance and the dignity of all human beings.” (more)

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