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Obama hosts Ramadan Iftar reception at White House

2012-08-12

US President Barack Obama hosted Ramadan 'iftar' (breaking-fast) reception at the White House last night. Addressing the audience from members of diplomatic corps and Muslim members of US Congress, President Obama wished a blessed Ramadan to Muslim Americans and Muslims around the world.

"To the millions of Muslim Americans across the United States and more --- the more than one billion Muslims around the world, Ramadan is a time of reflection and a time of devotion. It's an occasion to join with families and friends in celebration of a faith known for its diversity and a commitment to justice and the dignity of all human beings. So to you and your families, Ramadan kareem.," he said.

"This evening reminds us of both the timeless teachings of a great religion and the enduring strengths of a great nation. 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."

Posted by:Steve White

#13 The camel's nose is under the tent.

Posted by: Alaska Paul 2012-08-12 23:50

#12 As noted yesterday, 3 Special Forces troops were gunned down by a Muslim "friendly" in Afghanistan during the same Ramadan meal that the President was speaking at half way around the world.

Islam is at war with America in full force.

Posted by: Jiting Lumumba1148 2012-08-12 20:34

#11 If it wasn't for islam, we would not have the Navy or Marines tradition as it is.

Posted by: swksvolFF 2012-08-12 12:44

#10 When's the Scientology dinner?

Posted by: tu3031 2012-08-12 11:45

#9 And again I'll say it.... Never trust an Arab, never trust a Russian.

Posted by: Besoeker 2012-08-12 11:40

#8 I was being half-serious about the wiccan thing...the few I've come across were far more cogent & trust-worthy than the muzzies I've dealt with. Plus, no self-respecting coven would initiate one such as The One as a brother of the bell...

Posted by: Broadhead6 2012-08-12 11:39

#7 Enuf BH6! Champs Wiccan name is sealed within the coven, it shall not be revealed. Move along now, like a good chap will you.

Posted by: Besoeker 2012-08-12 11:32

#6 WTF is the idiot-in-chief talking about? Our country has been diametrically opposed to the mohammaden since the 1790s. I wish this guy would just STFU and stay on the links. He can't find time to work w/his jobs team but finds time for this b.s. -- Seriously, he'd be better off lauding great Wiccan contributions during the next Solstice...

Posted by: Broadhead6 2012-08-12 11:21

#5 "...and Muslim Americans have long contributed to the strength and character of our country, in all walks of life."

And some have tried to destroy our country too.

Drop a couple of letters, add another, rearrange a couple of others and you get "Elitist."

Posted by: JohnQC 2012-08-12 09:06

#4 I thought I was clicking the article AFTER 'Today's Idiot' and missed when I saw this...

Posted by: Glenmore 2012-08-12 08:53

#3 Islam has always been part of our American family

His family possibly, but not mine. January, please, please hurry.

Posted by: Besoeker 2012-08-12 04:55

#2 It seems unfair when the articles are self-snarking

But it isn't the article, SteveS, it's the very words from the mouth of The Smartest Man in the Room, unfiltered through the interpretation of a mere journalist.

Posted by: trailing wife 2012-08-12 04:39

#1 celebration of a faith known for its diversity and a commitment to justice and the dignity of all human beings

Uh-huh. It seems unfair when the articles are self-snarking.

Did they have the Airing of Grievances or the traditional Beheading the Infidel?

Posted by: SteveS 2012-08-12 02:17

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