In a speech Thursday (2. July) at Cairo University, President Obama called for a new beginning between Muslims and the US. S ee it here: http://www.dr.dk/Forms/Published/PlaylistGen.aspx?qid=1039671&bitrate=medium Obama spoke at a seat of Islamic learning, his 55-minute address suffused with respect for touchstones of the religion. He said the time had come to "speak the truth" and "seek a new beginning." "America and Islam are not exclusive," he said, "and need not be in competition. Instead, they overlap, and share common principles of justice and progress, tolerance and the dignity of all human beings." A new beginning, and the whole world talking about his speech. Obama made no specific references to his predecessor in the White House during his Cairo University speech, but others quickly did. The political content is interesting, but more interesting is Obama ability to convince. I am impressed with his abilities as a speaker, more peop
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