Posts Tagged ‘Islam in America.’

Obama stands up for freedom of religion, including freedom to build a mosque near Ground Zero

August 13, 2010

President Obama defended the right of New York Muslims to build a house of worship in lower Manhattan, 2-1/2 blocks from Ground Zero. Hosting a White House Iftar–a sunset ceremonial dinner marking the breaking of a Ramadan fast. he gave an inspiring 9-minute speech about freedom of religion, and about the historic place of Islam in America.

Made me proud.

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