Thursday, June 04, 2009

Obama posits himself as bridge to world's Muslims

Iraqi brothers watch a live broadcast of a speech
by President Obama


Obama Calls for "New Beginning" with Muslim World

President Obama called for a "new beginning" between the West and the Muslim world Thursday in Cairo, saying there is more to unite than divide two civilizations that have been in fierce conflict for decades.

Highlighting his own Muslim roots and embracing Islamic culture, President Obama defined himself as the linchpin between the West and Islamic world.
(FOX News)
[Full text of speech]

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