President Barack Obama, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Secretary Hillary Clinton today sent Ramadan Greetings to Muslims around the world. During
an election year where some candidates and pundits aggressively use Islamophobia as a campaign weapon, leaders who choose to celebrate our nation's religious freedom and diversity deserve our thanks and commendation.
Please take a few seconds to send a quick email to the Obama administration and The Speaker of the House thanking them for respecting and celebrating our pluralistic American Values.
First, please read excerpts from their statements:
PRESIDENT OBAMA: "These rituals remind us of the principles that we hold in common, and Islam's role in advancing justice, progress, tolerance, and the dignity of all human beings. Ramadan is a celebration of a faith known for great diversity and racial equality. And here in the United States, Ramadan is a reminder that Islam has always been part of America and that American Muslims have made extraordinary contributions to our country."1
SPEAKER NANCY PELOSI: "The holy month of Ramadan is a period of spirituality, reflection and rejoicing for Muslims here and around the world. It is a time to honor the traditions of the Muslim faith, and an opportunity for all Americans to celebrate the tradition of pluralism, tolerance, diversity, and religious freedom embedded in the very fabric of our Constitution and our history."2
SECRETARY HILLARY CLINTON: "Ramadan is a time for self-reflection and sharing. American Muslims make valuable contributions to our country every day and millions will honour this month with acts of service and giving back to their communities."3
USE THE BELOW SECTION TO SEND THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION (PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY OF STATE) AND SPEAKER PELOSI A QUICK THANK YOU NOTE.
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