President Obama's Speech to the Muslim World at Cairo University

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I may have been reading this wrong, but Obama's statement of "I also know that Islam has always been a part of America's story. The first nation to recognize my country was Morocco. In signing the Treaty of Tripoli in 1796, our second President, John Adams, wrote, 'The United States has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion or tranquility of Muslims,'" doesn't add up. They U.S. had been recognized by both the British and the French governments, up to the Mississippi River, prior to 1787 when the Constitution was first drafted. I don't know what history book he's been reading, but I don't appreciate any person stating false or questionable "facts" about the U.S. especially those who are supposed to KNOW these things. I don't have anything against Obama personally, but I find it upsetting that anyone would twist the facts of history just to please an audience.

PassionforHistory of TX 12:29PM February 06, 2010

The speech is full of wise thoughts straight from the heart. May God continue to bless our President!

R. Biyani of WA 10:01AM November 01, 2009

If there were no paid preachers, dependent on tithe income, there need be no religious conversions. Why? Because conversion undeniably means shifting the dollar value of tithes from one group of paid preachers to another. Sometimes conversion is peaceful, but it has often been done by killing dissenters of another faith. All Holy Wars end with losers being forced to tithe to clerics of the victorious faith.*** Let's see how much money a church gets if a person pays 40 years on a steady annual income of $40,000, at the standard ten per cent of lifetime assets. Wow! It is $160,000.*** I'm a born atheist, and I think that proves my point. All babies must be atheists, because they're infants. If they become tithers, it means someone converted them. Pres. Obama is using religion to get votes, but he forgets that some governments are atheistic as a national policy, like the People's Republic of China. And Cuba, although our Radio Marti is illegally using our taxes to broadcast Catholic Mass there, ever since the Revolution. Why do WASP clerics not demand Congress to put a stop to that tax-funded evangelizing that brings tithe income to the Vatican?

auradawn veirs of CA 7:59PM September 21, 2009

it was a statesman speech appealing to the good will of muslim world asking for peace and religious harmony. It is a speech that wanted the world to rid of nuclear arsenal and to have our posterity safe. Speeches that speak volume regarding your intention. In a white dominated and christian base society these remarks have to be made cautiously and implemented policies carefully. We are all selfish in our outlook, in our interest and in our view of life. Technology has made this world small and media has brought the world view closer to us. There is Life and Sparkle everywhere. But there is gloom eternal everywhere. Humans in the name of liberty, rights and justice kill each other. Economic gloom and human degradation are seen in patche of the world. There is climate change in weather and weapons. The world is a platform where we need to think alike and believe love is the only solution to our problems. Hatred and sanctions contain intention but do not eradicate the human illwill. Surveillance could save us by preparing to fight threats. But we need love and harmony to live in this world. Until then speeches like soothing creams hide our wounds. Moses to Jesus to Prophet Mohamed , Gandhi to Martin luther King to Nelson Mandela have shown what non-violence can do. TEachnology can give material comforts but mind healing comes from love that could save the world. sheriff

sheriff 3:19AM June 15, 2009

I'M REALLY ASTONISHED BY PRESIDENT OBAMA'S SPEECH REGARDING THE MUSILIM WORLD.THIS IS WHAT OUR CURRENT WORLD'S POLITICAL SITUATION BADLY NEEDS.THE CHANGE NEVER AND EVER ENDS!

korie shankulie of KS 6:00AM June 13, 2009

GET USE TO THAT TERM. WE ARE NOW A MUSLIM NATION. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ALL THE MISTAKES OUR FOUNDING FATHERS MADE. THEY MADE THIS A CHRISTIAN NATION. YES WE TOLERATED ALL RELIGIOUS BELIEFS. BUT IT WAS AND IS A CHRISTIAN NATION. OUR MUSLIM PRESIDENT OPPS THAT IS OUR GREAT CHRISTIAN PRESIDENT. IF HE IS FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HE BETTER WAKE UP. THE RADICAL MUSLIM GROUPS CALL US THE BIG SATAN AND ARE OUT TO DESTROY US. THEY ARE USING ISRAEL TO GET US. OF COURSE IF OBAMA HAS HIS WAY ISRAEL WILL NO LONGER EXIST JUST LIKE IRAN. LETS GIVE IRAN A NUKE. JUST KNOW THEY WILL USE IT AGAINST NOT JUST ISRAEL BUT US ALSO. WAKE UP BEFORE HE DESTROYS THIS COUNTRY.

Pissed Off Democrat of TN 1:02AM June 10, 2009

This another great speech pointing out the ethics of our existence, as humans irrespective of our race, religion and cultural background, If we have four more of this kind of people in the security council the world will be a safer and more beautiful place to live, at is said that we all are entitle to our own opinion, no matter what a man does their is always criticism, that is to say, you have done a great Job, telling us all where we are wrong and offering a hand for change, It is now left for us the people, starting from Christian, Muslims, Jews etc to embrace peace, our willingness to do that will make your goal achievable. This speech reminds me of another legend, We all behind you and also may the hand of all mighty God be with. In conclusion, this the best speech I have heard in a long that time, more grease to your elbow..... Bravo Mr. President.

Emmanuel of IN 11:34AM June 09, 2009

has anyone noticed that he is not competent to do this job?he can make a beautiful speech,however, talk is cheap.

barbara of FL 7:39PM June 08, 2009

IT A GREAT SPEECH. I WISH U DO MORE THAN SAY MORE.BECOS IF YOU DON'T CARRY OUT ALL YOU HAVE SAID, THEN WE WILL WONDER IF WE ARE STILL SAFE IN THE WORLD. THANKS GREAT MAN THANKS THE GREATEST PRESIDENT.

NWEZE ANGEL IFEOMA 12:12PM June 08, 2009

ithink that obama is greatest presidents in the worled obama smart and good reader from his speech in cairo university it appear as strong preson work for apeace for all countries and to improve diplomatic relations between america and all countries egyptians love america im greet president obama and all peoples in america

sameer ibraheem abd el hamid 8:34PM June 06, 2009