Quote by Barack Obama

It was not a religion that attacked us that September day. It was al-Qaeda. We will not sacrifice the liberties we cherish or hunker down behind walls of suspicion and mistrust.

It was not a religion that attacked us that September day. I

Summary

This quote highlights the distinction between a specific group (al-Qaeda) and an entire religion (Islam) regarding the 9/11 attacks. It emphasizes the importance of not allowing prejudice or fear to dictate our response, standing firm in safeguarding the cherished liberties and values we hold dear. Instead of isolating ourselves or adopting a mindset of suspicion and mistrust, this quote encourages resilience, promoting unity and understanding among different communities.

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