Tuesday September 25, 2012
we again declare that the regime of Bashar al-Assad must come to an end so that the suffering of the Syrian people can stop and a new dawn can begin.
CATEGORIES: Barack Obama | Syria |
Tuesday September 25, 2012
So let us remember that this is a season of progress. For the first time in decades, Tunisians, Egyptians and Libyans voted for new leaders in elections that were credible, competitive and fair.
CATEGORIES: The Arab Spring | Barack Obama |
Tuesday September 25, 2012
“It has been less than two years since a vendor in Tunisia set himself on fire to protest the oppressive corruption in his country, and sparked what became known as the Arab Spring. Since then, the world has been captivated by the transformation that has taken place, and the United States has supported the forces of change.We were inspired by the Tunisian protests that toppled a dictator, because we recognized our own beliefs in the aspirations of men and women who took to the streets.We insisted on change in Egypt, because our support for democracy put us on the side of the people.We supported a transition of leadership in Yemen, because the interests of the people were not being served by a corrupt status quo.We intervened in Libya alongside a broad coalition, and with the mandate of the U.N. Security Council, because we had the ability to stop the slaughter of innocents; and because we believed that the aspirations of the people were more powerful than a tyrant.And as we meet here, we again declare that the regime of Bashar al-Assad must come to an end so that the suffering of the Syrian people can stop, and a new dawn can begin.”
CATEGORIES: The Arab Spring | Barack Obama |
Thursday September 13, 2012
don’t think we would consider them an ally, but we don’t consider them an enemy. They are a new government that is trying to find its way,”
CATEGORIES: The Arab Spring | Barack Obama |
Thursday September 06, 2012
“Drones are one tool that we use, and our criteria for using them is very tight and very strict: It has to be a target that is authorised by our laws; it has to be a threat that is serious and not speculative; it has to be a situation in which we can’t capture the individual before they move forward on some sort of operational plot against the United States; we’ve got to make sure that in whatever operations we conduct, we are very careful about avoiding civilian casualties; and that while there is a legal justification for us to try and stop [American citizens] from carrying out plots … they are subject to the protections of the Constitution and due process.”
CATEGORIES: Barack Obama | Civil Liberties |
Tuesday August 21, 2012
“A red line for us is we start seeing a whole bunch of chemical weapons moving around or being utilized.”
CATEGORIES: Barack Obama | Syria |
Thursday August 09, 2012
“Romney believes in self-deportation”...and the Arizona immigration law.
CATEGORIES: Barack Obama | Immigration |
Tuesday July 31, 2012
“If the Iranian government continues its defiance, there should be no doubt that the United States and our partners will continue to impose increasing consequences.”
CATEGORIES: Barack Obama | Iran |
Friday July 20, 2012
“This year, Ramadan holds special meaning for those citizens in the Middle East and North Africa who are courageously achieving democracy and self-determination and for those who are still struggling to achieve their universal rights. The United States continues to stand with those who seek the chance to decide their own destiny, to live free from fear and violence, and to practice their faith freely.”
CATEGORIES: The Arab Spring | Barack Obama |
Saturday July 14, 2012
“We commend Libya’s High National Election Commission for its hard work preparing Libya’s first election in almost 50 years. The orderly voting process noted by international observers and the significant turnout reflects the Libyan people’s commitment to democracy and civic participation. Once the final period for appeals has been completed, we look forward to working closely with Libya’s newly elected leaders and the members of the General Congress as they take on the challenges of strengthening public institutions, improving security, and promoting national unity. As they do so, Libya’s leaders can count on the United States for continued friendship and support.”
CATEGORIES: The Arab Spring | Barack Obama |
#NC lawmaker equates Islamic prayer w/ terror http://t.co/G9sp1NeLC1 @mostrolenk @aaiusa h/t @ozzyformayor
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Latest poll to be released Friday finds Americans are divided on continuing aid to #Egypt: http://t.co/1spZM1m9d2
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RT @MaiE_89: In the 1990’s, #Egypt had a 60% favorable rating among Americans, while today only 36% of US views the country positively via @AAIUSA
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Looking at Iran by James Zogby
Kahlil Gibran Awards Gala - April 16, 2013President Obama got it just about perfect in his Jerusalem speech when he urged Israelis to see the world through the eyes of Palestinians. That portion of his remarks was so compelling it deserves to be quoted in full: Read More »
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Fellows from Syracuse University’s “Leaders for Democracy Fellowship Program (LDF); Bill Press, Host of the “Bill Press Show” and author of the new book, The Obama Hate Machine: The Lies, Distortions, and Personal Attacks on the President---and Who Is Behind Them. Read More »
The story of Arab Americans coming of age as an organized community is a classic American tale of immigrants seeking opportunity, benefiting from America’s freedoms, but also experiencing, at times, the dark side of exclusion and discrimination that has so often been a part of our nation’s history. Read More »
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