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Originally posted by bentlebee
Obama has made a special effort since taking office to repair U.S. relations with the world's Muslims, including visits to Turkey and Cairo. In a June speech at the Egyptian capital, as well as in one to another important Muslim audience, in Turkey, Obama said: "America is not -- and never will be -- at war with Islam."
Obama also released a video message to Muslims before the start to Ramadan. In the video, he said Ramadan's rituals are a reminder of the principles Muslims and Christians have in common,including advancing justice, progress, tolerance and the dignity of all human beings.
Obama Praises Islam as 'Great Religion' - Political News - FOXNews.com (http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/09/01/obama-calls-islam-great-religion-ramadan-dinner/ - broken link)