Barack Obama congratulates Muslims on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan …
At Ramadan, Obama Hails Islam As ‘Part Of America’
As opinion polls registered strong opposition to plans for an Islamic center near Ground Zero, President Obama on Wednesday issued a statement marking the start of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, calling the holiday
“a reminder that Islam has always been part of America and that American Muslims have made extraordinary contributions to our country.”
Obama said Ramadan is a time “when Muslims around the world reflect upon the wisdom and guidance that comes with faith, and the responsibility that human beings have to one another, and to God.”
He noted Ramadan’s call for prayer and sacrifice and almsgiving, and said that along with the gatherings of family and friends at sundown for iftar dinners to break the daily fast, they are reminders “that the world we want to build – and the changes that we want to make – must begin in our own hearts, and our own communities.”
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Source the White House
For Immediate Release August 11, 2010
Statement by the President on the Occasion of Ramadan….
On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I want to extend our best wishes to Muslims in America and around the world. Ramadan Kareem.
Ramadan is a time when Muslims around the world reflect upon the wisdom and guidance that comes with faith, and the responsibility that human beings have to one another, and to God. This is a time when families gather, friends host iftars, and meals are shared. But Ramadan is also a time of intense devotion and reflection – a time when Muslims fast during the day and pray during the night; when Muslims provide support to others to advance opportunity and prosperity for people everywhere. For all of us must remember that the world we want to build – and the changes that we want to make – must begin in our own hearts, and our own communities.
These rituals remind us of the principles that we hold in common, and Islam’s role in advancing justice, progress, tolerance, and the dignity of all human beings. Ramadan is a celebration of a faith known for great diversity and racial equality. And here in the United States, Ramadan is a reminder that Islam has always been part of America and that American Muslims have made extraordinary contributions to our country. And today, I want to extend my best wishes to the 1.5 billion Muslims around the world – and your families and friends – as you welcome the beginning of Ramadan.
I look forward to hosting an Iftar dinner celebrating Ramadan here at the White House later this week, and wish you a blessed month.
May God’s peace be upon you.
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Wild Thing’s comment…….
What contribution is obama talking about? The two airliners flown into the WTC?
He is beyond discription anymore. He is just pure EVIL. Islam isn’t part of America, and neither are you, you festering mongrel.
“a reminder that Islam has always been part of America and that American Muslims have made extraordinary contributions to our country.”
OK, what was the name of the Muslim that came over on the Mayflower? Who was the Muslim that signed the Declaration of Independence?
Barfus Maximus! The ONLY part of America Obama should be mentioning is this. The Barbary Pirates. The Marine Corps hymn is a reminder.
“a time when Muslims fast during the day and pray during the night; when Muslims provide support to others to advance opportunity and prosperity for people everywhere”
How, where, when? Does Obama really expect us to believe that crap?
I want to wake up some morning in the very near future, turn on my computer and discover that he is dead. He is a worthless piece of walking shit.
obama is a muslim. That pretty well explains things.
I am sure that this is one time when Barry Sotero did not have to rely on his advisors or his speech writers.
He does and says so many things that indicate where his feelings and his roots lie. The M&M’s, Muslim teachings and Marxism ideology.
He is the perfect fool for those two factions, both of which are hell bent on bringing the United States to its knees.
His beliefs and his charismatic speaking ability and the fact that he is Black, combined to make him the ideal candidate for the likes of the George Soros’ of the world.
Those factions saw in him the person through whom they could manipulate the American voter, many of whom were desparate for a change. Any change, regardless of the cost.
Now those that voted, for him, are beginning to realize what has happened.
We truly are on the brink here. This election in November is so very pivotable for the future of this Country.
It’s time to start plugging the holes in the dike, before it collapses, and all is lost.
“a reminder that Islam has always been part of America and that American Muslims have made extraordinary contributions to our country.”
Where is the proof of any contribution I slam has made to American. Aside from getting their collective asses kicked by the Greeks and losing the crusades. No accomplishments here.
Ok now on to the new world, what exactly have the muzzies ever done for this country. They were an enemy in world war 1 they sided with Hitler in world war 2, they have stolen and flown our planes into OUR buildings and murdered thousands of Americans, Slaughtered Troops in what should be their safe place, their home base. They’ve run convenient Stores and cheated “their” fellow Americans
Who the hell is he trying to Bullshit.
Anything Christian is taboo, but he can talk about the wonders of Islam as much as he wants. What’s missing in this video is the AK leaning up against the wall.
Oh yeah. Hey obama. Your sorry assed cult of islam SUCKS!
I love you all, thank you for your passion for our beloved country!!!