We must not be afraid to define our enemy. It is Islamic extremist terrorism. I did not say all of Islam. I said Islamic extremist terrorism. Failing to identify them properly maligns decent Muslims around the world. It also sets up a fear of being politically incorrect that can have serious consequences. And it has.

Summary

This quote emphasizes the importance of correctly identifying the enemy as Islamic extremist terrorism rather than painting all of Islam as the enemy. By making this distinction, the quote argues that we can avoid unfairly stigmatizing Muslims worldwide and also address the issue effectively. It highlights the negative consequences that can arise from failing to accurately name the problem, such as perpetuating fear of being politically incorrect, which can hinder efforts to combat terrorism. The quote suggests that acknowledging and defining the enemy accurately is essential for both the global Muslim community and for dealing with the issue effectively.