Congressman Thompson Praises Obama for Middle East Speech
June 4, 2010
Today Congressman Mike Thompson (D-Napa Valley), issued the following statement in response to President Obama's speech in Cairo. Congressman Thompson is a senior member of the House Select Committee on Intelligence, and chairs the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Human Intelligence, Analysis and Counterintelligence
“Today President Obama made an historic address in Cairo. While words alone can't fix the problems that face our globe, President Obama deserves praise for talking openly and honestly about the relationship between Muslim countries and our own. Words can lay the foundation for peace building, and today's speech put that groundwork in place.”
“His message of hope and peace, and his condemnation of violent extremism are important issues to be discussed. While we might differ from our Muslim neighbors, we also share a common humanity as the President highlighted. By ensuring people around the world have a chance to raise their families in peace, with access to good jobs, freedom to practice their own religion, and to determine their own form of government, the need for armed conflict and war will diminish. I applaud the President for his important address today.”
“Today President Obama made an historic address in Cairo. While words alone can't fix the problems that face our globe, President Obama deserves praise for talking openly and honestly about the relationship between Muslim countries and our own. Words can lay the foundation for peace building, and today's speech put that groundwork in place.”
“His message of hope and peace, and his condemnation of violent extremism are important issues to be discussed. While we might differ from our Muslim neighbors, we also share a common humanity as the President highlighted. By ensuring people around the world have a chance to raise their families in peace, with access to good jobs, freedom to practice their own religion, and to determine their own form of government, the need for armed conflict and war will diminish. I applaud the President for his important address today.”
Issues:Defense