Thursday, June 4, 2009

Obama: "Assalaamu alaykum" to the Muslim world, "Alla ysalmak" to Israel

Iran has the right to have Nuclear:
"I understand those who protest that some countries have weapons that others do not. No single nation should pick and choose which nations hold nuclear weapons. That is why I strongly reaffirmed America's commitment to seek a world in which no nations hold nuclear weapons. And any nation - including Iran - should have the right to access peaceful nuclear power if it complies with its responsibilities under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. That commitment is at the core of the Treaty, and it must be kept for all who fully abide by it. And I am hopeful that all countries in the region can share in this goal."

Israel Must stop Settlements:
"Israelis must acknowledge that just as Israel's right to exist cannot be denied, neither can Palestine's."

"The United States does not accept the legitimacy of continued Israeli settlements, This construction violates previous agreements and undermines efforts to achieve peace. It is time for these settlements to stop."

"Many wait in refugee camps in the West Bank, Gaza, and neighboring lands for a life of peace and security that they have never been able to lead,So let there be no doubt: the situation for the Palestinian people is intolerable. America will not turn our backs on the legitimate Palestinian aspiration for dignity, opportunity, and a state of their own".

Iraq war was a choice and mistake:
"Now, let me also address the issue of Iraq. Unlike Afghanistan, Iraq was a war of choice that provoked strong differences in my country and around the world. Although I believe that the Iraqi people are ultimately better off without the tyranny of Saddam Hussein, I also believe that events in Iraq have reminded America of the need to use diplomacy and build international consensus to resolve our problems whenever possible."

Proud of my middle Name:

"Much has been made of the fact that an African-American with the name Barack Hussein Obama could be elected President."

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