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The United States has been enriched by Muslim Americans. Many other Americans have Muslims in their families or have liv
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"The United States has been enriched by Muslim Americans. Many other Americans have Muslims in their families or have lived in a Muslim-majority country - I know, because I am one of them"

- Barack Obama

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This quote by Barack Obama talks to the importance of Muslim Americans in the United States. He acknowledges that many Americans have Muslims in their households or have actually lived in a Muslim-majority country, and that these experiences have enriched the United States. Obama is likewise speaking to his own personal experience, as he is among those Americans who has actually lived in a Muslim-majority nation. This quote is a suggestion that Muslim Americans are a vital part of the United States, and that their contributions must be celebrated. It is also a reminder that the United States is a varied nation, and that we ought to embrace and celebrate our distinctions. Obama's quote is a powerful reminder that we ought to strive to create a society that is inclusive and welcoming of all individuals, despite their faith or background.

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Barack Obama This quote is written / told by Barack Obama somewhere between August 4, 1961 and today. He was a famous President from USA. The author also have 123 other quotes.

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