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I and countless other Muslims, have been taught from our earliest years that our religion demanded respect and caring for others.

— Abdullah II of Jordan Address to the European Parliament (2015)

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The world’s Muslims have a critical role in global understanding.

Address to the European Parliament (2015)

It upholds, as yours does, the equal human dignity of every person — men and women, neighbours and strangers.

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Among the very names of God, we hear: the Compassionate, the All-Merciful.

Address to the European Parliament (2015)

It is also essential that our regions renew the source of our great strength: the mutual respect that binds and sustains us.

Address to the European Parliament (2015)

These are the values I teach my children and they will hand on to theirs.

Address to the European Parliament (2015)

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