re: #181 haakondahl

President Hosts Iftaar
Remarks by the President [Bush] At Iftaar
The State Dining Room

Not that I equate the two, but President Bush said some things along those lines that gave me the same reaction as this.

Here’s one:

5:50 P.M. EST

THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, and welcome to the White House. I’m so honored to welcome such distinguished guests and ambassadors during the holy month of Ramadan.

America is made better by millions of Muslim citizens. America has close and important relations with many Islamic nations. So it is fitting for America to honor your friendship and the traditions of a great faith by hosting this Iftaar at the White House.

I want to thank our Secretary of State for being here, as well as members of my administration. I want to thank the ambassadors for taking time in this holy month to come to join us in this feast.

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