At an Iftar dinner celebrating the Muslim holy month of Ramadan tonight, President Obama honored the Muslim Americans lost on 9/11 and spoke about the upcoming 10-year anniversary of the attacks, saying, “We must be the America that goes forward as one family.”
The president, who noted that many “proud and patriotic Muslim Americans” were lost in the attacks, told family members of 9/11 victims present at tonight’s dinner that their loved ones “live on in the love of their families and a nation that will never forget.”
“Like so many faiths, Islam has always been part of our American family, and Muslim Americans have long contributed to the strength and character of our country, in all walks of life. This has been especially true over the past 10 years,” Obama said.
The president highlighted the many Muslim Americans who safeguard communities across the country and work to protect the nation.
“Make no mistake, Muslim Americans help to keep us safe,” he said.
Tonight marked Obama’s third Iftar dinner at the White House, celebrating the break of fasting during the month of Ramadan.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
At Ramadan Dinner, Obama Honors Muslim Americans Lost on 9/11
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We ARE one family, and everyone is welcome TO ASSIMILATE INTO OUR GOOP OF A FAM.
ASSIMILATE.
Obama at White House Ramadan dinner: “these are quintessentially American celebrations”.
Rewriting American history day by day soon the terrorists who flew in to the twin towers will be freedom fighters or 'heroes'.
President Barack Obama marked the Muslim holy month of Ramadan by looking ahead to the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks next month and reminding Americans that Muslims were both victims and heroes that day.
Certainly, they have made great sacrifices.
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