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Islam has always been a part of America's story.
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As a student of history, I also know civilization's debt to Islam.
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Islam has a proud tradition of tolerance.
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No development strategy can be based only upon what comes out of the ground, nor can it be sustained while young people are out of work.
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Freedom of religion is central to the ability of peoples to live together.
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Resistance through violence and killing is wrong and does not succeed.
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We have the power to make the world we seek, but only if we have the courage to make a new beginning, keeping in mind what has been written.
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All of us must recognise that education and innovation will be the currency of the 21st Century.
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Islam is not part of the problem in combating violent extremism; it is an important part of promoting peace.
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In ancient times and in our times, Muslim communities have been at the forefront of innovation and education.
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A woman who is denied an education is denied equality.
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For peace to come, it is time for them - and all of us - to live up to our responsibilities.
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We cannot disguise hostility towards any religion behind the pretence of liberalism.
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Throughout history, Islam has demonstrated through words and deeds the possibilities of religious tolerance and racial equality.
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We will encourage more Americans to study in Muslim communities.
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The people of the world can live together in peace. We know that is God's vision. Now, that must be our work here on Earth.
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But it should be their choice.
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So I have known Islam on three continents before coming to the region where it was first revealed.
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People in every country should be free to choose and live their faith based upon the persuasion of the mind, and the heart, and the soul. This tolerance is essential for religion to thrive, but it is being challenged in many different ways. […] Freedom of religion is central to the ability of peoples to live together.
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All of us share this world for but a brief moment in time. The question is whether we spend that time focused on what pushes us apart, or whether we commit ourselves to an effort - a sustained effort - to find common ground, to focus on the future we seek for our children, and to respect the dignity of all human beings.
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