Quote by Al-Waleed bin Talal

Those people behind the mosque have to respect, have to appreciate and have to defer to the people of New York. The wound is still there. Just because the wound is healing you can't say, 'Let's just go back to where we were pre-9/11.

Those people behind the mosque have to respect, have to appr

Summary

This quote suggests that the individuals involved in constructing a mosque near Ground Zero must show respect, appreciation, and deference to the people of New York. It acknowledges the healing process but argues against a complete return to the pre-9/11 mindset. The presence of lingering emotional wounds highlights the need for sensitivity and understanding in this particular situation.

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