Obama Strongly Backs Islam Center Near 9/11 Site
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/14/us/politics/14obama.html?_r=1&th&emc=th
uit zijn toespraak :
“I understand the emotions that this issue engenders. Ground zero is, indeed, hallowed ground,” the president said in remarks prepared for the annual White House iftar, the sunset meal breaking the day’s fast.
But, he continued: “This is America, and our commitment to religious freedom must be unshakable.The principle that people of all faiths are welcome in this country, and will not be treated differently by their government, is essential to who we are.”
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('t is te hopen dat die boodschap ook in Nederland begrepen wordt)
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/08/14/us/politics/14obama.html?_r=1&th&emc=th
uit zijn toespraak :
“I understand the emotions that this issue engenders. Ground zero is, indeed, hallowed ground,” the president said in remarks prepared for the annual White House iftar, the sunset meal breaking the day’s fast.
But, he continued: “This is America, and our commitment to religious freedom must be unshakable.The principle that people of all faiths are welcome in this country, and will not be treated differently by their government, is essential to who we are.”
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('t is te hopen dat die boodschap ook in Nederland begrepen wordt)