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Reflections on President Obama's Remarks Supporting the Islamic Cultural Center in Lower Manhattan

Rabbi Irwin Kula | Posted 05.25.2011

Rabbi Irwin Kula

As an eighth-generation rabbi whose father came to this country in 1938 to escape religious persecution, I applaud and am inspired by President Obama's remarks in support of the Islamic cultural center in Lower Manhattan.

'Ground Zero Mosque' Becomes Another Election-Year Hurdle For Democrats

AP | LIZ SIDOTI | Posted 05.25.2011

WASHINGTON — Add another election-year hurdle for Democrats: President Barack Obama's forceful defense of the right of Muslims to build a mosque...

Obama Defends Ground Zero Mosque Plans In Ramadan Dinner Speech

AP | ERICA WERNER | Posted 05.25.2011

WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Friday forcefully endorsed allowing a mosque near ground zero, saying the country's founding principles d...