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Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Sep 19, 2009 - 11:55 AM
Today, Secretary Clinton delivered a message for Eid-ul-Fitr. The Secretary said:
"Hello, and Eid Mubarak. I’m delighted to celebrate the end of Ramadan by wishing all of you a happy Eid. In 1996, my husband and I were privileged to host the first ever White House Eid celebration, which has now become a tradition. And this year, I hosted an Iftar at the State Department, with Muslims and non-Muslims attending. We hope that reinforces every year that all faiths have a home here in the United States.
For Muslims all over the world, Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of a holy month of fasting and prayer. This time of self-reflection reminds us that the values of Islam – charity, community, cooperation, compassion – are values which we hold dear as Americans and which have contributed so much to American culture. As President Obama said in Cairo, the United States seeks a new beginning with Muslims around the world, one based on mutual interest and mutual respect. We know there is more that unites peoples of faith than divides us. So as Ramadan draws to a close, let us hold on to that spirit of community throughout the year to achieve our common goals of peace, prosperity, and stability. And I wish all of you a very happy year as well. Thank you."
Rightardia comment: We like the new diplomatic approach toward Israel. The US is no longer enabling the gangsta mentality of the right wing Israeli governments that have the same 'war monkey' outlook the Republican Party. Many political scientists have advocated the US take a more neutral policy toward Middle Eastern affairs. Shimon Peres recently met with President Medvedev of Russia and said, "Israel is not going to make any strikes on Iran, we are a peaceful country."
Imagine what might be going on in the Middle East if John McCain had been elected president. A Republican delegation even recently went to Israel to talk to the the right wing Netanyahu government.
See http://rightardia.blogspot.com/2009/09/russian-president-dmitry-medvedev.html
source: http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entries/clinton_eid/
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Posted by DipNote Bloggers on Sep 19, 2009 - 11:55 AM
Today, Secretary Clinton delivered a message for Eid-ul-Fitr. The Secretary said:
"Hello, and Eid Mubarak. I’m delighted to celebrate the end of Ramadan by wishing all of you a happy Eid. In 1996, my husband and I were privileged to host the first ever White House Eid celebration, which has now become a tradition. And this year, I hosted an Iftar at the State Department, with Muslims and non-Muslims attending. We hope that reinforces every year that all faiths have a home here in the United States.
For Muslims all over the world, Eid ul-Fitr marks the end of a holy month of fasting and prayer. This time of self-reflection reminds us that the values of Islam – charity, community, cooperation, compassion – are values which we hold dear as Americans and which have contributed so much to American culture. As President Obama said in Cairo, the United States seeks a new beginning with Muslims around the world, one based on mutual interest and mutual respect. We know there is more that unites peoples of faith than divides us. So as Ramadan draws to a close, let us hold on to that spirit of community throughout the year to achieve our common goals of peace, prosperity, and stability. And I wish all of you a very happy year as well. Thank you."
Rightardia comment: We like the new diplomatic approach toward Israel. The US is no longer enabling the gangsta mentality of the right wing Israeli governments that have the same 'war monkey' outlook the Republican Party. Many political scientists have advocated the US take a more neutral policy toward Middle Eastern affairs. Shimon Peres recently met with President Medvedev of Russia and said, "Israel is not going to make any strikes on Iran, we are a peaceful country."
Imagine what might be going on in the Middle East if John McCain had been elected president. A Republican delegation even recently went to Israel to talk to the the right wing Netanyahu government.
See http://rightardia.blogspot.com/2009/09/russian-president-dmitry-medvedev.html
source: http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/entries/clinton_eid/
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