Tuesday, May 23, 2017 8:52:13 AM
Trump Welcomed with Sword Dance at Saudi Palace
Published on May 20, 2017 by Associated Press [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC52X5wxOL_s5yw0dQk7NtgA / https://www.youtube.com/user/AssociatedPress , https://www.youtube.com/user/AssociatedPress/videos ]
President Donald Trump received a lavish welcome and briefly joined Saudi King Salman in a traditional male-only sword dance before a state dinner at Saudi Arabia's Murabba Palace. (May 20)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1HBo_CiHz4 [with comments]
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Trump, Tillerson, Ross dance with swords in Saudi Arabia
Published on May 21, 2017 by Times of Oman [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PQsP0qU8ICNOeijXxdJJg / https://www.youtube.com/user/timesofomanonline , https://www.youtube.com/user/timesofomanonline/videos ]
U.S. President Donald Trump and White House officials take part in a ceremonial sword dance in Saudi Arabia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFOyCwCRTgw [with comments]
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President Donald Trump's Speech On Islam And Extremism From The Arab Islamic American Summit, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Full) | NBC News
Streamed live on May 21, 2017 by NBC News [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeY0bbntWzzVIaj2z3QigXg / https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews , https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews/videos ]
President Trump delivers remarks on Islam from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on his first overseas trip. The much-anticipated speech is billed as a call to the Muslim world to unite against common enemies and strengthen partnerships.
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President Trump’s Speech to the Arab Islamic American Summit
May 21, 2017
Remarks as prepared for delivery
I want to thank King Salman for his extraordinary words, and the magnificent Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for hosting today’s summit. I am honored to be received by such gracious hosts. I have always heard about the splendor of your country and the kindness of your citizens, but words do not do justice to the grandeur of this remarkable place and the incredible hospitality you have shown us from the moment we arrived.
You also hosted me in the treasured home of King Abdulaziz, the founder of the Kingdom who united your great people. Working alongside another beloved leader – American President Franklin Roosevelt – King Abdulaziz began the enduring partnership between our two countries. King Salman: your father would be so proud to see that you are continuing his legacy – and just as he opened the first chapter in our partnership, today we begin a new chapter that will bring lasting benefits to our citizens.
Let me now also extend my deep and heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of the distinguished heads of state who made this journey here today. You greatly honor us with your presence, and I send the warmest regards from my country to yours. I know that our time together will bring many blessings to both your people and mine.
I stand before you as a representative of the American People, to deliver a message of friendship and hope. That is why I chose to make my first foreign visit a trip to the heart of the Muslim world, to the nation that serves as custodian of the two holiest sites in the Islamic Faith.
In my inaugural address to the American People, I pledged to strengthen America’s oldest friendships, and to build new partnerships in pursuit of peace. I also promised that America will not seek to impose our way of life on others, but to outstretch our hands in the spirit of cooperation and trust.
Our vision is one of peace, security, and prosperity—in this region, and in the world.
Our goal is a coalition of nations who share the aim of stamping out extremism and providing our children a hopeful future that does honor to God.
And so this historic and unprecedented gathering of leaders—unique in the history of nations—is a symbol to the world of our shared resolve and our mutual respect. To the leaders and citizens of every country assembled here today, I want you to know that the United States is eager to form closer bonds of friendship, security, culture and commerce.
For Americans, this is an exciting time. A new spirit of optimism is sweeping our country: in just a few months, we have created almost a million new jobs, added over 3 trillion dollars of new value, lifted the burdens on American industry, and made record investments in our military that will protect the safety of our people and enhance the security of our wonderful friends and allies – many of whom are here today.
Now, there is even more blessed news I am pleased to share with you. My meetings with King Salman, the Crown Prince, and the Deputy Crown Prince, have been filled with great warmth, good will, and tremendous cooperation.
Yesterday, we signed historic agreements with the Kingdom that will invest almost $400 billion in our two countries and create many thousands of jobs in America and Saudi Arabia.
This landmark agreement includes the announcement of a $110 billion Saudi-funded defense purchase – and we will be sure to help our Saudi friends to get a good deal from our great American defense companies. This agreement will help the Saudi military to take a greater role in security operations.
We have also started discussions with many of the countries present today on strengthening partnerships, and forming new ones, to advance security and stability across the Middle East and beyond.
Later today, we will make history again with the opening of a new Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology – located right here, in this central part of the Islamic World. This groundbreaking new center represents a clear declaration that Muslim-majority countries must take the lead in combatting radicalization, and I want to express our gratitude to King Salman for this strong demonstration of leadership.
I have had the pleasure of welcoming several of the leaders present today to the White House, and I look forward to working with all of you.
America is a sovereign nation and our first priority is always the safety and security of our citizens. We are not here to lecture—we are not here to tell other people how to live, what to do, who to be, or how to worship. Instead, we are here to offer partnership – based on shared interests and values – to pursue a better future for us all.
Here at this summit we will discuss many interests we share together. But above all we must be united in pursuing the one goal that transcends every other consideration. That goal is to meet history’s great test—to conquer extremism and vanquish the forces of terrorism.
Young Muslim boys and girls should be able to grow up free from fear, safe from violence, and innocent of hatred.
And young Muslim men and women should have the chance to build a new era of prosperity for themselves and their peoples.
God’s help, this summit will mark the beginning of the end for those who practice terror and spread its vile creed. At the same time, we pray this special gathering may someday be remembered as the beginning of peace in the Middle East – and maybe, even all over the world.
But this future can only be achieved through defeating terrorism and the ideology that drives it.
Few nations have been spared its violent reach.
America has suffered repeated barbaric attacks – from the atrocities of September 11th to the devastation of the Boston Bombing, to the horrible killings in San Bernardino and Orlando.
The nations of Europe have also endured unspeakable horror. So too have the nations of Africa and even South America. India, Russia, China and Australia have been victims.
But, in sheer numbers, the deadliest toll has been exacted on the innocent people of Arab, Muslim and Middle Eastern nations. They have borne the brunt of the killings and the worst of the destruction in this wave of fanatical violence.
Some estimates hold that more than 95 percent of the victims of terrorism are themselves Muslim.
We now face a humanitarian and security disaster in this region that is spreading across the planet. It is a tragedy of epic proportions. No description of the suffering and depravity can begin to capture its full measure.
The true toll of ISIS, Al Qaeda, Hezbollah, Hamas, and so many others, must be counted not only in the number of dead. It must also be counted in generations of vanished dreams.
The Middle East is rich with natural beauty, vibrant cultures, and massive amounts of historic treasures. It should increasingly become one of the great global centers of commerce and opportunity.
This region should not be a place from which refugees flee, but to which newcomers flock.
Saudi Arabia is home to the holiest sites in one of the world’s great faiths. Each year millions of Muslims come from around the world to Saudi Arabia to take part in the Hajj. In addition to ancient wonders, this country is also home to modern ones—including soaring achievements in architecture.
Egypt was a thriving center of learning and achievement thousands of years before other parts of the world. The wonders of Giza, Luxor and Alexandria are proud monuments to that ancient heritage.
All over the world, people dream of walking through the ruins of Petra in Jordan. Iraq was the cradle of civilization and is a land of natural beauty. And the United Arab Emirates has reached incredible heights with glass and steel, and turned earth and water into spectacular works of art.
The entire region is at the center of the key shipping lanes of the Suez Canal, the Red Sea, and the Straits of Hormuz.
The potential of this region has never been greater. 65 percent of its population is under the age of 30. Like all young men and women, they seek great futures to build, great national projects to join, and a place for their families to call home.
But this untapped potential, this tremendous cause for optimism, is held at bay by bloodshed and terror. There can be no coexistence with this violence.
There can be no tolerating it, no accepting it, no excusing it, and no ignoring it.
Every time a terrorist murders an innocent person, and falsely invokes the name of God, it should be an insult to every person of faith.
Terrorists do not worship God, they worship death.
If we do not act against this organized terror, then we know what will happen. Terrorism’s devastation of life will continue to spread. Peaceful societies will become engulfed by violence. And the futures of many generations will be sadly squandered.
If we do not stand in uniform condemnation of this killing—then not only will we be judged by our people, not only will we be judged by history, but we will be judged by God.
This is not a battle between different faiths, different sects, or different civilizations.
This is a battle between barbaric criminals who seek to obliterate human life, and decent people of all religions who seek to protect it.
This is a battle between Good and Evil.
When we see the scenes of destruction in the wake of terror, we see no signs that those murdered were Jewish or Christian, Shia or Sunni. When we look upon the streams of innocent blood soaked into the ancient ground, we cannot see the faith or sect or tribe of the victims – we see only that they were Children of God whose deaths are an insult to all that is holy.
But we can only overcome this evil if the forces of good are united and strong – and if everyone in this room does their fair share and fulfills their part of the burden.
Terrorism has spread across the world. But the path to peace begins right here, on this ancient soil, in this sacred land.
America is prepared to stand with you – in pursuit of shared interests and common security.
But the nations of the Middle East cannot wait for American power to crush this enemy for them. The nations of the Middle East will have to decide what kind of future they want for themselves, for their countries, and for their children.
It is a choice between two futures – and it is a choice America CANNOT make for you.
A better future is only possible if your nations drive out the terrorists and extremists. Drive. Them. Out. DRIVE THEM OUT of your places of worship. DRIVE THEM OUT of your communities. DRIVE THEM OUT of your holy land, and DRIVE THEM OUT OF THIS EARTH.
For our part, America is committed to adjusting our strategies to meet evolving threats and new facts. We will discard those strategies that have not worked—and will apply new approaches informed by experience and judgment. We are adopting a Principled Realism, rooted in common values and shared interests.
Our friends will never question our support, and our enemies will never doubt our determination. Our partnerships will advance security through stability, not through radical disruption. We will make decisions based on real-world outcomes – not inflexible ideology. We will be guided by the lessons of experience, not the confines of rigid thinking. And, wherever possible, we will seek gradual reforms – not sudden intervention.
We must seek partners, not perfection—and to make allies of all who share our goals.
Above all, America seeks peace – not war.
Muslim nations must be willing to take on the burden, if we are going to defeat terrorism and send its wicked ideology into oblivion.
The first task in this joint effort is for your nations to deny all territory to the foot soldiers of evil. Every country in the region has an absolute duty to ensure that terrorists find no sanctuary on their soil.
Many are already making significant contributions to regional security: Jordanian pilots are crucial partners against ISIS in Syria and Iraq. Saudi Arabia and a regional coalition have taken strong action against Houthi militants in Yemen. The Lebanese Army is hunting ISIS operatives who try to infiltrate their territory. Emirati troops are supporting our Afghan partners. In Mosul, American troops are supporting Kurds, Sunnis and Shias fighting together for their homeland. Qatar, which hosts the U.S. Central Command, is a crucial strategic partner. Our longstanding partnership with Kuwait and Bahrain continue to enhance security in the region. And courageous Afghan soldiers are making tremendous sacrifices in the fight against the Taliban, and others, in the fight for their country.
As we deny terrorist organizations control of territory and populations, we must also strip them of their access to funds. We must cut off the financial channels that let ISIS sell oil, let extremists pay their fighters, and help terrorists smuggle their reinforcements.
I am proud to announce that the nations here today will be signing an agreement to prevent the financing of terrorism, called the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center – co-chaired by the United States and Saudi Arabia, and joined by every member of the Gulf Cooperation Council. It is another historic step in a day that will be long remembered.
I also applaud the Gulf Cooperation Council for blocking funders from using their countries as a financial base for terror, and designating Hezbollah as a terrorist organization last year. Saudi Arabia also joined us this week in placing sanctions on one of the most senior leaders of Hezbollah.
Of course, there is still much work to do.
That means honestly confronting the crisis of Islamist extremism and the Islamist terror groups it inspires. And it means standing together against the murder of innocent Muslims, the oppression of women, the persecution of Jews, and the slaughter of Christians.
Religious leaders must make this absolutely clear: Barbarism will deliver you no glory – piety to evil will bring you no dignity. If you choose the path of terror, your life will be empty, your life will be brief, and YOUR SOUL WILL BE CONDEMNED.
And political leaders must speak out to affirm the same idea: heroes don’t kill innocents; they save them. Many nations here today have taken important steps to raise up that message. Saudi Arabia’s Vision for 2030 is an important and encouraging statement of tolerance, respect, empowering women, and economic development.
The United Arab Emirates has also engaged in the battle for hearts and souls—and with the U.S., launched a center to counter the online spread of hate. Bahrain too is working to undermine recruitment and radicalism.
I also applaud Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon for their role in hosting refugees. The surge of migrants and refugees leaving the Middle East depletes the human capital needed to build stable societies and economies. Instead of depriving this region of so much human potential, Middle Eastern countries can give young people hope for a brighter future in their home nations and regions.
That means promoting the aspirations and dreams of all citizens who seek a better life – including women, children, and followers of all faiths. Numerous Arab and Islamic scholars have eloquently argued that protecting equality strengthens Arab and Muslim communities.
For many centuries the Middle East has been home to Christians, Muslims and Jews living side-by-side. We must practice tolerance and respect for each other once again—and make this region a place where every man and woman, no matter their faith or ethnicity, can enjoy a life of dignity and hope.
In that spirit, after concluding my visit in Riyadh, I will travel to Jerusalem and Bethlehem, and then to the Vatican – visiting many of the holiest places in the three Abrahamic Faiths. If these three faiths can join together in cooperation, then peace in this world is possible – including peace between Israelis and Palestinians. I will be meeting with both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
Starving terrorists of their territory, their funding, and the false allure of their craven ideology, will be the basis for defeating them.
But no discussion of stamping out this threat would be complete without mentioning the government that gives terrorists all three—safe harbor, financial backing, and the social standing needed for recruitment. It is a regime that is responsible for so much instability in the region. I am speaking of course of Iran.
From Lebanon to Iraq to Yemen, Iran funds, arms, and trains terrorists, militias, and other extremist groups that spread destruction and chaos across the region. For decades, Iran has fueled the fires of sectarian conflict and terror.
It is a government that speaks openly of mass murder, vowing the destruction of Israel, death to America, and ruin for many leaders and nations in this room.
Among Iran’s most tragic and destabilizing interventions have been in Syria. Bolstered by Iran, Assad has committed unspeakable crimes, and the United States has taken firm action in response to the use of banned chemical weapons by the Assad Regime – launching 59 tomahawk missiles at the Syrian air base from where that murderous attack originated.
Responsible nations must work together to end the humanitarian crisis in Syria, eradicate ISIS, and restore stability to the region.
The Iranian regime’s longest-suffering victims are its own people. Iran has a rich history and culture, but the people of Iran have endured hardship and despair under their leaders’ reckless pursuit of conflict and terror.
Until the Iranian regime is willing to be a partner for peace, all nations of conscience must work together to isolate Iran, deny it funding for terrorism, and pray for the day when the Iranian people have the just and righteous government they deserve.
The decisions we make will affect countless lives.
King Salman, I thank you for the creation of this great moment in history, and for your massive investment in America, its industry and its jobs. I also thank you for investing in the future of this part of the world.
This fertile region has all the ingredients for extraordinary success – a rich history and culture, a young and vibrant people, a thriving spirit of enterprise. But you can only unlock this future if the citizens of the Middle East are freed from extremism, terror and violence.
We in this room are the leaders of our peoples. They look to us for answers, and for action. And when we look back at their faces, behind every pair of eyes is a soul that yearns for justice.
Today, billions of faces are now looking at us, waiting for us to act on the great question of our time.
Will we be indifferent in the presence of evil? Will we protect our citizens from its violent ideology? Will we let its venom spread through our societies? Will we let it destroy the most holy sites on earth?
If we do not confront this deadly terror, we know what the future will bring—more suffering and despair.
But if we act—if we leave this magnificent room unified and determined to do what it takes to destroy the terror that threatens the world—then there is no limit to the great future our citizens will have.
The birthplace of civilization is waiting to begin a new renaissance. Just imagine what tomorrow could bring.
Glorious wonders of science, art, medicine and commerce to inspire humankind. Great cities built on the ruins of shattered towns. New jobs and industries that will lift up millions of people. Parents who no longer worry for their children, families who no longer mourn for their loved ones, and the faithful who finally worship without fear.
These are the blessings of prosperity and peace. These are the desires that burn with a righteous flame in every human heart. And these are the just demands of our beloved peoples.
I ask you to join me, to join together, to work together, and to FIGHT together— BECAUSE UNITED, WE WILL NOT FAIL.
Thank you. God Bless You. God Bless Your Countries. And God Bless the United States of America.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/05/21/president-trumps-speech-arab-islamic-american-summit
Transcript of Trump's speech in Saudi Arabia
May 21, 2017
http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/21/politics/trump-saudi-speech-transcript/ [with embedded video]
Trump's Speech on Islam, Annotated
In an address full of religious references, the American president avoided the phrase "radical Islamic terrorism."
May 21, 2017
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2017/05/trump-saudi-speech-islam/527535/ [transcript, with embedded annotations, and comments]
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XMJdKqOFfw [the proceedings commence at c. the 1:01:20 mark; Trump's performance begins at c. the 1:15:50 mark; comments disabled] [also, Trump's performance only, at e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_gphbkZC6w (with comments) (h/t poster44ny { http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=131537416 }), and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McRUrljoIn0 (official White House upload; with comments)]
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"Day 122" Trump Touches Illuminati Glowing Orb, Officially a Globalist (Saudi Arabia)
Published on May 21, 2017 by Bravo Alternative Media [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVV0_xnA_z-ALo6kZJz2WXA , https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVV0_xnA_z-ALo6kZJz2WXA/videos ]
On "Day 122" of The Donald Trump White Regime we find out that Trump is Officially a Globalist and in Saudi Arabia he Touches the Illuminati Glowing Orb. Funny thing is in 2012 he made Fun of Obama touching the Orb and now the Hypocrite does it himself, I wonder how his little shill Alex Jones will Spin that Story ? Well, the Saudi King is Very Happy but the American People ? Not so much !!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPZ47yQC-W8 [with comments] [and see also in particular (linked in) http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=131542289 and preceding and following]
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Trump’s un-American speech in Saudi Arabia
President Trump speaks at the Arabic Islamic American Summit in Riyadh on Sunday.
By Jennifer Rubin
May 21, 2017
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2017/05/21/trumps-un-american-speech-in-saudi-arabia/ [with comments]
Trump Turns Politically Correct in Saudi Arabia
The president says wildly offensive things when the objects of his derision aren’t around, but crumples when he actually meets them.
May 21, 2017
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2017/05/trump-saudi-arabia-islam/527547/ [with comments]
The 'Muslim World' Does Not Exist
Presidential addresses like Trump's Riyadh speech rely on a faulty premise.
May 21, 2017
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2017/05/the-muslim-world-is-a-place-that-does-not-exist/527550/ [with comments]
Trump embraces the Saudi vision for the Middle East
May 22, 2017
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/05/22/trump-embraces-the-saudi-vision-for-the-middle-east/ [with embedded video, and comments]
Wilbur Ross Cheers Lack Of Protests During Trump’s Saudi Visit
Saudi Arabia severely punishes dissent, including with lashes and lengthy prison sentences, according to the U.S. State Department.
05/22/2017 Updated May 22, 2017
WASHINGTON - Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Monday praised the lack of protesters during President Donald Trump [ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/topic/donald-trump ]’s weekend visit to Saudi Arabia, calling it evidence of the Saudis’ affection for the U.S. administration rather than a sign of the kingdom’s legendary repression.
“Theres no question that they’re liberalizing their society, and I think the other thing that was fascinating to me, there was not a single hint of a protester anywhere there during the whole time we were there,” Ross said in an appearance on CNBC [ https://twitter.com/brianklaas/status/866629547038576640 ]. “Not one guy with a bad placard.”
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/wilbur-ross-trumps-saudi-visit_us_5922dd3ce4b03b485cb31054
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President Obama Speech to Muslim World in Cairo
Uploaded on Jun 4, 2009 by C-SPAN [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb--64Gl51jIEVE-GLDAVTg / https://www.youtube.com/user/CSPAN , https://www.youtube.com/user/CSPAN/videos ]
Pres. Obama delivered a speech on U.S.-Muslim relations from Cairo University. The President called for renewed Middle East peace talks as well as an agenda for economic and social development in the region.
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The following is a text of President Obama's prepared remarks to the Muslim world, delivered on June 4, 2009, as released by the White House.
I am honored to be in the timeless city of Cairo, and to be hosted by two remarkable institutions. For over a thousand years, Al-Azhar has stood as a beacon of Islamic learning, and for over a century, Cairo University has been a source of Egypt's advancement. Together, you represent the harmony between tradition and progress. I am grateful for your hospitality, and the hospitality of the people of Egypt. I am also proud to carry with me the goodwill of the American people, and a greeting of peace from Muslim communities in my country: assalaamu alaykum.
We meet at a time of tension between the United States and Muslims around the world – tension rooted in historical forces that go beyond any current policy debate. The relationship between Islam and the West includes centuries of co-existence and cooperation, but also conflict and religious wars. More recently, tension has been fed by colonialism that denied rights and opportunities to many Muslims, and a Cold War in which Muslim-majority countries were too often treated as proxies without regard to their own aspirations. Moreover, the sweeping change brought by modernity and globalization led many Muslims to view the West as hostile to the traditions of Islam.
Violent extremists have exploited these tensions in a small but potent minority of Muslims. The attacks of September 11th, 2001 and the continued efforts of these extremists to engage in violence against civilians has led some in my country to view Islam as inevitably hostile not only to America and Western countries, but also to human rights. This has bred more fear and mistrust.
So long as our relationship is defined by our differences, we will empower those who sow hatred rather than peace, and who promote conflict rather than the cooperation that can help all of our people achieve justice and prosperity. This cycle of suspicion and discord must end.
I have come here to seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world; one based upon mutual interest and mutual respect; and one based upon the truth that America and Islam are not exclusive, and need not be in competition. Instead, they overlap, and share common principles – principles of justice and progress; tolerance and the dignity of all human beings.
I do so recognizing that change cannot happen overnight. No single speech can eradicate years of mistrust, nor can I answer in the time that I have all the complex questions that brought us to this point. But I am convinced that in order to move forward, we must say openly the things we hold in our hearts, and that too often are said only behind closed doors. There must be a sustained effort to listen to each other; to learn from each other; to respect one another; and to seek common ground. As the Holy Koran tells us, "Be conscious of God and speak always the truth." That is what I will try to do – to speak the truth as best I can, humbled by the task before us, and firm in my belief that the interests we share as human beings are far more powerful than the forces that drive us apart.
Part of this conviction is rooted in my own experience. I am a Christian, but my father came from a Kenyan family that includes generations of Muslims. As a boy, I spent several years in Indonesia and heard the call of the azaan at the break of dawn and the fall of dusk. As a young man, I worked in Chicago communities where many found dignity and peace in their Muslim faith.
As a student of history, I also know civilization's debt to Islam. It was Islam – at places like Al-Azhar University – that carried the light of learning through so many centuries, paving the way for Europe's Renaissance and Enlightenment. It was innovation in Muslim communities that developed the order of algebra; our magnetic compass and tools of navigation; our mastery of pens and printing; our understanding of how disease spreads and how it can be healed. Islamic culture has given us majestic arches and soaring spires; timeless poetry and cherished music; elegant calligraphy and places of peaceful contemplation. And throughout history, Islam has demonstrated through words and deeds the possibilities of religious tolerance and racial equality.
I know, too, that Islam has always been a part of America's story. The first nation to recognize my country was Morocco. In signing the Treaty of Tripoli in 1796, our second President John Adams wrote, "The United States has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion or tranquility of Muslims." And since our founding, American Muslims have enriched the United States. They have fought in our wars, served in government, stood for civil rights, started businesses, taught at our Universities, excelled in our sports arenas, won Nobel Prizes, built our tallest building, and lit the Olympic Torch. And when the first Muslim-American was recently elected to Congress, he took the oath to defend our Constitution using the same Holy Koran that one of our Founding Fathers – Thomas Jefferson – kept in his personal library.
So I have known Islam on three continents before coming to the region where it was first revealed. That experience guides my conviction that partnership between America and Islam must be based on what Islam is, not what it isn't. And I consider it part of my responsibility as President of the United States to fight against negative stereotypes of Islam wherever they appear.
But that same principle must apply to Muslim perceptions of America. Just as Muslims do not fit a crude stereotype, America is not the crude stereotype of a self-interested empire. The United States has been one of the greatest sources of progress that the world has ever known. We were born out of revolution against an empire. We were founded upon the ideal that all are created equal, and we have shed blood and struggled for centuries to give meaning to those words – within our borders, and around the world. We are shaped by every culture, drawn from every end of the Earth, and dedicated to a simple concept: E pluribus unum: "Out of many, one."
Much has been made of the fact that an African-American with the name Barack Hussein Obama could be elected President. But my personal story is not so unique. The dream of opportunity for all people has not come true for everyone in America, but its promise exists for all who come to our shores – that includes nearly seven million American Muslims in our country today who enjoy incomes and education that are higher than average.
Moreover, freedom in America is indivisible from the freedom to practice one's religion. That is why there is a mosque in every state of our union, and over 1,200 mosques within our borders. That is why the U.S. government has gone to court to protect the right of women and girls to wear the hijab, and to punish those who would deny it.
So let there be no doubt: Islam is a part of America. And I believe that America holds within her the truth that regardless of race, religion, or station in life, all of us share common aspirations – to live in peace and security; to get an education and to work with dignity; to love our families, our communities, and our God. These things we share. This is the hope of all humanity.
Of course, recognizing our common humanity is only the beginning of our task. Words alone cannot meet the needs of our people. These needs will be met only if we act boldly in the years ahead; and if we understand that the challenges we face are shared, and our failure to meet them will hurt us all.
For we have learned from recent experience that when a financial system weakens in one country, prosperity is hurt everywhere. When a new flu infects one human being, all are at risk. When one nation pursues a nuclear weapon, the risk of nuclear attack rises for all nations. When violent extremists operate in one stretch of mountains, people are endangered across an ocean. And when innocents in Bosnia and Darfur are slaughtered, that is a stain on our collective conscience. That is what it means to share this world in the 21st century. That is the responsibility we have to one another as human beings.
This is a difficult responsibility to embrace. For human history has often been a record of nations and tribes subjugating one another to serve their own interests. Yet in this new age, such attitudes are self-defeating. Given our interdependence, any world order that elevates one nation or group of people over another will inevitably fail. So whatever we think of the past, we must not be prisoners of it. Our problems must be dealt with through partnership; progress must be shared.
That does not mean we should ignore sources of tension. Indeed, it suggests the opposite: we must face these tensions squarely. And so in that spirit, let me speak as clearly and plainly as I can about some specific issues that I believe we must finally confront together.
The first issue that we have to confront is violent extremism in all of its forms.
In Ankara, I made clear that America is not – and never will be – at war with Islam. We will, however, relentlessly confront violent extremists who pose a grave threat to our security. Because we reject the same thing that people of all faiths reject: the killing of innocent men, women, and children. And it is my first duty as President to protect the American people.
The situation in Afghanistan demonstrates America's goals, and our need to work together. Over seven years ago, the United States pursued al Qaeda and the Taliban with broad international support. We did not go by choice, we went because of necessity. I am aware that some question or justify the events of 9/11. But let us be clear: al Qaeda killed nearly 3,000 people on that day. The victims were innocent men, women and children from America and many other nations who had done nothing to harm anybody. And yet Al Qaeda chose to ruthlessly murder these people, claimed credit for the attack, and even now states their determination to kill on a massive scale. They have affiliates in many countries and are trying to expand their reach. These are not opinions to be debated; these are facts to be dealt with.
Make no mistake: we do not want to keep our troops in Afghanistan. We seek no military bases there. It is agonizing for America to lose our young men and women. It is costly and politically difficult to continue this conflict. We would gladly bring every single one of our troops home if we could be confident that there were not violent extremists in Afghanistan and Pakistan determined to kill as many Americans as they possibly can. But that is not yet the case.
That's why we're partnering with a coalition of forty-six countries. And despite the costs involved, America's commitment will not weaken. Indeed, none of us should tolerate these extremists. They have killed in many countries. They have killed people of different faiths – more than any other, they have killed Muslims. Their actions are irreconcilable with the rights of human beings, the progress of nations, and with Islam. The Holy Koran teaches that whoever kills an innocent, it is as if he has killed all mankind; and whoever saves a person, it is as if he has saved all mankind. The enduring faith of over a billion people is so much bigger than the narrow hatred of a few. Islam is not part of the problem in combating violent extremism – it is an important part of promoting peace.
We also know that military power alone is not going to solve the problems in Afghanistan and Pakistan. That is why we plan to invest $1.5 billion each year over the next five years to partner with Pakistanis to build schools and hospitals, roads and businesses, and hundreds of millions to help those who have been displaced. And that is why we are providing more than $2.8 billion to help Afghans develop their economy and deliver services that people depend upon.
Let me also address the issue of Iraq. Unlike Afghanistan, Iraq was a war of choice that provoked strong differences in my country and around the world. Although I believe that the Iraqi people are ultimately better off without the tyranny of Saddam Hussein, I also believe that events in Iraq have reminded America of the need to use diplomacy and build international consensus to resolve our problems whenever possible. Indeed, we can recall the words of Thomas Jefferson, who said: "I hope that our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us that the less we use our power the greater it will be."
Today, America has a dual responsibility: to help Iraq forge a better future – and to leave Iraq to Iraqis. I have made it clear to the Iraqi people that we pursue no bases, and no claim on their territory or resources. Iraq's sovereignty is its own. That is why I ordered the removal of our combat brigades by next August. That is why we will honor our agreement with Iraq's democratically-elected government to remove combat troops from Iraqi cities by July, and to remove all our troops from Iraq by 2012. We will help Iraq train its Security Forces and develop its economy. But we will support a secure and united Iraq as a partner, and never as a patron.
And finally, just as America can never tolerate violence by extremists, we must never alter our principles. 9/11 was an enormous trauma to our country. The fear and anger that it provoked was understandable, but in some cases, it led us to act contrary to our ideals. We are taking concrete actions to change course. I have unequivocally prohibited the use of torture by the United States, and I have ordered the prison at Guantanamo Bay closed by early next year.
So America will defend itself respectful of the sovereignty of nations and the rule of law. And we will do so in partnership with Muslim communities which are also threatened. The sooner the extremists are isolated and unwelcome in Muslim communities, the sooner we will all be safer.
The second major source of tension that we need to discuss is the situation between Israelis, Palestinians and the Arab world.
America's strong bonds with Israel are well known. This bond is unbreakable. It is based upon cultural and historical ties, and the recognition that the aspiration for a Jewish homeland is rooted in a tragic history that cannot be denied.
Around the world, the Jewish people were persecuted for centuries, and anti-Semitism in Europe culminated in an unprecedented Holocaust. Tomorrow, I will visit Buchenwald, which was part of a network of camps where Jews were enslaved, tortured, shot and gassed to death by the Third Reich. Six million Jews were killed – more than the entire Jewish population of Israel today. Denying that fact is baseless, ignorant, and hateful. Threatening Israel with destruction – or repeating vile stereotypes about Jews – is deeply wrong, and only serves to evoke in the minds of Israelis this most painful of memories while preventing the peace that the people of this region deserve.
On the other hand, it is also undeniable that the Palestinian people – Muslims and Christians – have suffered in pursuit of a homeland. For more than sixty years they have endured the pain of dislocation. Many wait in refugee camps in the West Bank, Gaza, and neighboring lands for a life of peace and security that they have never been able to lead. They endure the daily humiliations – large and small – that come with occupation. So let there be no doubt: the situation for the Palestinian people is intolerable. America will not turn our backs on the legitimate Palestinian aspiration for dignity, opportunity, and a state of their own.
For decades, there has been a stalemate: two peoples with legitimate aspirations, each with a painful history that makes compromise elusive. It is easy to point fingers – for Palestinians to point to the displacement brought by Israel's founding, and for Israelis to point to the constant hostility and attacks throughout its history from within its borders as well as beyond. But if we see this conflict only from one side or the other, then we will be blind to the truth: the only resolution is for the aspirations of both sides to be met through two states, where Israelis and Palestinians each live in peace and security.
That is in Israel's interest, Palestine's interest, America's interest, and the world's interest. That is why I intend to personally pursue this outcome with all the patience that the task requires. The obligations that the parties have agreed to under the Road Map are clear. For peace to come, it is time for them – and all of us – to live up to our responsibilities.
Palestinians must abandon violence. Resistance through violence and killing is wrong and does not succeed. For centuries, black people in America suffered the lash of the whip as slaves and the humiliation of segregation. But it was not violence that won full and equal rights. It was a peaceful and determined insistence upon the ideals at the center of America's founding. This same story can be told by people from South Africa to South Asia; from Eastern Europe to Indonesia. It's a story with a simple truth: that violence is a dead end. It is a sign of neither courage nor power to shoot rockets at sleeping children, or to blow up old women on a bus. That is not how moral authority is claimed; that is how it is surrendered.
Now is the time for Palestinians to focus on what they can build. The Palestinian Authority must develop its capacity to govern, with institutions that serve the needs of its people. Hamas does have support among some Palestinians, but they also have responsibilities. To play a role in fulfilling Palestinian aspirations, and to unify the Palestinian people, Hamas must put an end to violence, recognize past agreements, and recognize Israel's right to exist.
At the same time, Israelis must acknowledge that just as Israel's right to exist cannot be denied, neither can Palestine's. The United States does not accept the legitimacy of continued Israeli settlements. This construction violates previous agreements and undermines efforts to achieve peace. It is time for these settlements to stop.
Israel must also live up to its obligations to ensure that Palestinians can live, and work, and develop their society. And just as it devastates Palestinian families, the continuing humanitarian crisis in Gaza does not serve Israel's security; neither does the continuing lack of opportunity in the West Bank. Progress in the daily lives of the Palestinian people must be part of a road to peace, and Israel must take concrete steps to enable such progress.
Finally, the Arab States must recognize that the Arab Peace Initiative was an important beginning, but not the end of their responsibilities. The Arab-Israeli conflict should no longer be used to distract the people of Arab nations from other problems. Instead, it must be a cause for action to help the Palestinian people develop the institutions that will sustain their state; to recognize Israel's legitimacy; and to choose progress over a self-defeating focus on the past.
America will align our policies with those who pursue peace, and say in public what we say in private to Israelis and Palestinians and Arabs. We cannot impose peace. But privately, many Muslims recognize that Israel will not go away. Likewise, many Israelis recognize the need for a Palestinian state. It is time for us to act on what everyone knows to be true.
Too many tears have flowed. Too much blood has been shed. All of us have a responsibility to work for the day when the mothers of Israelis and Palestinians can see their children grow up without fear; when the Holy Land of three great faiths is the place of peace that God intended it to be; when Jerusalem is a secure and lasting home for Jews and Christians and Muslims, and a place for all of the children of Abraham to mingle peacefully together as in the story of Isra, when Moses, Jesus, and Mohammed (peace be upon them) joined in prayer.
The third source of tension is our shared interest in the rights and responsibilities of nations on nuclear weapons.
This issue has been a source of tension between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. For many years, Iran has defined itself in part by its opposition to my country, and there is indeed a tumultuous history between us. In the middle of the Cold War, the United States played a role in the overthrow of a democratically-elected Iranian government. Since the Islamic Revolution, Iran has played a role in acts of hostage-taking and violence against U.S. troops and civilians. This history is well known. Rather than remain trapped in the past, I have made it clear to Iran's leaders and people that my country is prepared to move forward. The question, now, is not what Iran is against, but rather what future it wants to build.
It will be hard to overcome decades of mistrust, but we will proceed with courage, rectitude and resolve. There will be many issues to discuss between our two countries, and we are willing to move forward without preconditions on the basis of mutual respect. But it is clear to all concerned that when it comes to nuclear weapons, we have reached a decisive point. This is not simply about America's interests. It is about preventing a nuclear arms race in the Middle East that could lead this region and the world down a hugely dangerous path.
I understand those who protest that some countries have weapons that others do not. No single nation should pick and choose which nations hold nuclear weapons. That is why I strongly reaffirmed America's commitment to seek a world in which no nations hold nuclear weapons. And any nation – including Iran – should have the right to access peaceful nuclear power if it complies with its responsibilities under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. That commitment is at the core of the Treaty, and it must be kept for all who fully abide by it. And I am hopeful that all countries in the region can share in this goal.
The fourth issue that I will address is democracy.
I know there has been controversy about the promotion of democracy in recent years, and much of this controversy is connected to the war in Iraq. So let me be clear: no system of government can or should be imposed upon one nation by any other.
That does not lessen my commitment, however, to governments that reflect the will of the people. Each nation gives life to this principle in its own way, grounded in the traditions of its own people. America does not presume to know what is best for everyone, just as we would not presume to pick the outcome of a peaceful election. But I do have an unyielding belief that all people yearn for certain things: the ability to speak your mind and have a say in how you are governed; confidence in the rule of law and the equal administration of justice; government that is transparent and doesn't steal from the people; the freedom to live as you choose. Those are not just American ideas, they are human rights, and that is why we will support them everywhere.
There is no straight line to realize this promise. But this much is clear: governments that protect these rights are ultimately more stable, successful and secure. Suppressing ideas never succeeds in making them go away. America respects the right of all peaceful and law-abiding voices to be heard around the world, even if we disagree with them. And we will welcome all elected, peaceful governments – provided they govern with respect for all their people.
This last point is important because there are some who advocate for democracy only when they are out of power; once in power, they are ruthless in suppressing the rights of others. No matter where it takes hold, government of the people and by the people sets a single standard for all who hold power: you must maintain your power through consent, not coercion; you must respect the rights of minorities, and participate with a spirit of tolerance and compromise; you must place the interests of your people and the legitimate workings of the political process above your party. Without these ingredients, elections alone do not make true democracy.
The fifth issue that we must address together is religious freedom.
Islam has a proud tradition of tolerance. We see it in the history of Andalusia and Cordoba during the Inquisition. I saw it firsthand as a child in Indonesia, where devout Christians worshiped freely in an overwhelmingly Muslim country. That is the spirit we need today. People in every country should be free to choose and live their faith based upon the persuasion of the mind, heart, and soul. This tolerance is essential for religion to thrive, but it is being challenged in many different ways.
Among some Muslims, there is a disturbing tendency to measure one's own faith by the rejection of another's. The richness of religious diversity must be upheld – whether it is for Maronites in Lebanon or the Copts in Egypt. And fault lines must be closed among Muslims as well, as the divisions between Sunni and Shia have led to tragic violence, particularly in Iraq.
Freedom of religion is central to the ability of peoples to live together. We must always examine the ways in which we protect it. For instance, in the United States, rules on charitable giving have made it harder for Muslims to fulfill their religious obligation. That is why I am committed to working with American Muslims to ensure that they can fulfill zakat.
Likewise, it is important for Western countries to avoid impeding Muslim citizens from practicing religion as they see fit – for instance, by dictating what clothes a Muslim woman should wear. We cannot disguise hostility towards any religion behind the pretence of liberalism.
Indeed, faith should bring us together. That is why we are forging service projects in America that bring together Christians, Muslims, and Jews. That is why we welcome efforts like Saudi Arabian King Abdullah's Interfaith dialogue and Turkey's leadership in the Alliance of Civilizations. Around the world, we can turn dialogue into Interfaith service, so bridges between peoples lead to action – whether it is combating malaria in Africa, or providing relief after a natural disaster.
The sixth issue that I want to address is women's rights.
I know there is debate about this issue. I reject the view of some in the West that a woman who chooses to cover her hair is somehow less equal, but I do believe that a woman who is denied an education is denied equality. And it is no coincidence that countries where women are well-educated are far more likely to be prosperous.
Now let me be clear: issues of women's equality are by no means simply an issue for Islam. In Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Indonesia, we have seen Muslim-majority countries elect a woman to lead. Meanwhile, the struggle for women's equality continues in many aspects of American life, and in countries around the world.
Our daughters can contribute just as much to society as our sons, and our common prosperity will be advanced by allowing all humanity – men and women – to reach their full potential. I do not believe that women must make the same choices as men in order to be equal, and I respect those women who choose to live their lives in traditional roles. But it should be their choice. That is why the United States will partner with any Muslim-majority country to support expanded literacy for girls, and to help young women pursue employment through micro-financing that helps people live their dreams.
Finally, I want to discuss economic development and opportunity.
I know that for many, the face of globalization is contradictory. The Internet and television can bring knowledge and information, but also offensive sexuality and mindless violence. Trade can bring new wealth and opportunities, but also huge disruptions and changing communities. In all nations – including my own – this change can bring fear. Fear that because of modernity we will lose of control over our economic choices, our politics, and most importantly our identities – those things we most cherish about our communities, our families, our traditions, and our faith.
But I also know that human progress cannot be denied. There need not be contradiction between development and tradition. Countries like Japan and South Korea grew their economies while maintaining distinct cultures. The same is true for the astonishing progress within Muslim-majority countries from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai. In ancient times and in our times, Muslim communities have been at the forefront of innovation and education.
This is important because no development strategy can be based only upon what comes out of the ground, nor can it be sustained while young people are out of work. Many Gulf States have enjoyed great wealth as a consequence of oil, and some are beginning to focus it on broader development. But all of us must recognize that education and innovation will be the currency of the 21st century, and in too many Muslim communities there remains underinvestment in these areas. I am emphasizing such investments within my country. And while America in the past has focused on oil and gas in this part of the world, we now seek a broader engagement.
On education, we will expand exchange programs, and increase scholarships, like the one that brought my father to America, while encouraging more Americans to study in Muslim communities. And we will match promising Muslim students with internships in America; invest in on-line learning for teachers and children around the world; and create a new online network, so a teenager in Kansas can communicate instantly with a teenager in Cairo.
On economic development, we will create a new corps of business volunteers to partner with counterparts in Muslim-majority countries. And I will host a Summit on Entrepreneurship this year to identify how we can deepen ties between business leaders, foundations and social entrepreneurs in the United States and Muslim communities around the world.
On science and technology, we will launch a new fund to support technological development in Muslim-majority countries, and to help transfer ideas to the marketplace so they can create jobs. We will open centers of scientific excellence in Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, and appoint new Science Envoys to collaborate on programs that develop new sources of energy, create green jobs, digitize records, clean water, and grow new crops. And today I am announcing a new global effort with the Organization of the Islamic Conference to eradicate polio. And we will also expand partnerships with Muslim communities to promote child and maternal health.
All these things must be done in partnership. Americans are ready to join with citizens and governments; community organizations, religious leaders, and businesses in Muslim communities around the world to help our people pursue a better life.
The issues that I have described will not be easy to address. But we have a responsibility to join together on behalf of the world we seek – a world where extremists no longer threaten our people, and American troops have come home; a world where Israelis and Palestinians are each secure in a state of their own, and nuclear energy is used for peaceful purposes; a world where governments serve their citizens, and the rights of all God's children are respected. Those are mutual interests. That is the world we seek. But we can only achieve it together.
I know there are many – Muslim and non-Muslim – who question whether we can forge this new beginning. Some are eager to stoke the flames of division, and to stand in the way of progress. Some suggest that it isn't worth the effort – that we are fated to disagree, and civilizations are doomed to clash. Many more are simply skeptical that real change can occur. There is so much fear, so much mistrust. But if we choose to be bound by the past, we will never move forward. And I want to particularly say this to young people of every faith, in every country – you, more than anyone, have the ability to remake this world.
All of us share this world for but a brief moment in time. The question is whether we spend that time focused on what pushes us apart, or whether we commit ourselves to an effort – a sustained effort – to find common ground, to focus on the future we seek for our children, and to respect the dignity of all human beings.
It is easier to start wars than to end them. It is easier to blame others than to look inward; to see what is different about someone than to find the things we share. But we should choose the right path, not just the easy path. There is also one rule that lies at the heart of every religion – that we do unto others as we would have them do unto us. This truth transcends nations and peoples – a belief that isn't new; that isn't black or white or brown; that isn't Christian, or Muslim or Jew. It's a belief that pulsed in the cradle of civilization, and that still beats in the heart of billions. It's a faith in other people, and it's what brought me here today.
We have the power to make the world we seek, but only if we have the courage to make a new beginning, keeping in mind what has been written.
The Holy Koran tells us, "O mankind! We have created you male and a female; and we have made you into nations and tribes so that you may know one another."
The Talmud tells us: "The whole of the Torah is for the purpose of promoting peace."
The Holy Bible tells us, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."
The people of the world can live together in peace. We know that is God's vision. Now, that must be our work here on Earth. Thank you. And may God's peace be upon you.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/04/us/politics/04obama.text.html
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Trump does not say ‘radical Islamic terrorism’
AM Joy
5/21/17
Joy Reid and her panel discuss Donald Trump’s speech in Saudi Arabia, which some consider ‘the height of hypocrisy’ for its measured language for Muslim leaders compared to his demonizing campaign rhetoric. Duration: 12:16
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/trump-does-not-say-radical-islamic-terrorism-949687875629
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Advice to Trump staffers: Run!
AM Joy
5/21/17
Joy Reid and her panelists debate: Will people who stick around in the Trump administration be able to survive (or thrive), or will their careers be destroyed? Duration: 7:48
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/advice-to-trump-staffers-run-949699651614 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfGFcYCLqC4 [with comments]
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Sheriff Clarke: A ‘fraud’ with fake medals?
AM Joy
5/21/17
Trump-supporter Sheriff David Clarke is coming under scrutiny for apparently wearing fake medals on his uniform, plagiarizing his thesis on homeland security, and more. Joy Reid and her panel discuss. Duration: 7:43
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http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/sheriff-clarke-a-fraud-with-fake-medals-949696067630 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCp66ZR_7aY [with comments] [and see also in particular (linked in) http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=131552746 (and any future following)]
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Lawrence O’Donnell and Joy Reid talk Trump
AM Joy
5/21/17
What will it take for Republicans to stand up to Donald Trump? And can the Democrats fight back without any clear leader? Joy Reid and Lawrence O’Donnell, host of The Last Word on MSNBC, discuss this and more. Duration: 14:10
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/lawrence-o-donnell-and-joy-reid-talk-trump-949657155802 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywPlTH5koOo [with comments]
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Roger Ailes’ legacy from Nixon to FOX
AM Joy
5/21/17
Joan Walsh of The Nation tells Joy Reid that Roger Ailes created the political divide he then exploited at FOX News as a young, political consultant. Watch Joy’s panel discuss. Duration: 9:47
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http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/roger-ailes-legacy-from-nixon-to-fox-949667395910 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dudOGMWFsqY [with comments]
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Barber reignites King’s ‘Poor People's Campaign’
AM Joy
5/21/17
Joy Reid speaks to Rev. William Barber about how he is stepping down as president of the North Carolina NAACP to resurrect the final crusade of Dr. Martin Luther King – a movement to help the nation’s poor. Duration: 6:03
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/barber-reignites-king-s-poor-people-s-campaign-949680195540
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Trump Enters The Belly Of The Beast: 5/21/17 - Full Show
Published on May 22, 2017 by The Alex Jones Channel [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvsye7V9psc-APX6wV1twLg / https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAlexJonesChannel , https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAlexJonesChannel/videos ]
Sunday, May 21st 2017: Trump in Saudi Arabia - President Trump stops in Saudi Arabia to give a speech on cooperation in the fight against terrorism during his diplomacy tour across the region. We discuss the militant anti-Trump Antifa riots planned for July, the latest on North Korea following Sunday's new medium-range missile test and Steven Colbert's new propaganda piece against Alex Jones.
https://www.infowars.com/trump-to-cast-battle-against-islamist-extremism-as-fight-with-barbaric-criminals/
https://www.infowars.com/us-saudi-arabia-seal-weapons-deal-worth-nearly-110-billion-immediately-350-billion-over-10-years/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQvKg-CPH3k [with comments]
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Stupid Watergate: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
Published on May 21, 2017 by LastWeekTonight [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3XTzVzaHQEd30rQbuvCtTQ / https://www.youtube.com/user/LastWeekTonight , https://www.youtube.com/user/LastWeekTonight/videos ]
John Oliver discusses the shocking magnitude and potential impact of the latest revelations surrounding the Russia investigation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVFdsl29s_Q [with (over 7,000) comments] [and see also in particular (linked in) http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=131526012 and preceding and following]
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Netanyahu welcomes Trump to Israel
Published on May 22, 2017 by Washington Post [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHd62-u_v4DvJ8TCFtpi4GA / https://www.youtube.com/user/WashingtonPost , https://www.youtube.com/user/WashingtonPost/videos ]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed President Trump to Israel on May 22. He called Trump's visit "truly historic."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kapyA2IJeQk [with comments]
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Trump delivers remarks at welcoming ceremony in Israel
Published on May 22, 2017 by Washington Post
President Trump encouraged peace and unity in his remarks at a welcome ceremony in Israel on May 22.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptJu9yKydJE [with comments]
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President Trump at the Western Wall (C-SPAN)
Published on May 22, 2017 by C-SPAN
President Trump at the Western Wall.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?428851-1/president-trump-visits-western-wall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwOz_TlswJw [with comments]
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President Trump Meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel
Published on May 22, 2017 by The White House [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYxRlFDqcWM4y7FfpiAN3KQ / https://www.youtube.com/user/whitehouse , https://www.youtube.com/user/whitehouse/videos ]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBMFe_IaJ_I [with comments]
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Watch President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu deliver joint statement
Streamed live on May 22, 2017 by PBS NewsHour [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ZFN9Tx6xh-skXCuRHCDpQ / https://www.youtube.com/user/PBSNewsHour , https://www.youtube.com/user/PBSNewsHour/videos ]
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver a joint statement on Monday.
Remarks by President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu in Joint Statement
Prime Minister's Residence
Jerusalem
May 22, 2017
https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/05/22/remarks-president-trump-and-prime-minister-netanyahu-joint-statement [official transcript]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu4EBG6eDHA [Bibi's and Trump's performances begin at c. the 24:15 mark; comments disabled] [official White House upload at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrQuiMX7BZ8 (with comments)]
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Trump says he didn't mention Israel to Russians
Published on May 22, 2017 by CNN [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCupvZG-5ko_eiXAupbDfxWw / https://www.youtube.com/user/CNN , https://www.youtube.com/user/CNN/videos ]
President Donald Trump sought to rebut claims that he damaged Israeli intelligence capabilities by revealing highly classified information to Russian operatives earlier this month. CNN's Jim Acosta reports.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dO1-fSu9XE [with comments]
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"Day 123" Donald Trump is 1st Sitting U.S. President to Visit the Israel Crying Wall
Published on May 23, 2017 by Bravo Alternative Media
On "Day 123" [May 22, 2017] of the Donald Trump White House Regime, Trump becomes the First sitting U.S. President to visit the Israel Crying Wall. Is there anything that is more important to Americans than that Wall ? Jobs, Jobs and Jobs !!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UXY9LhroXQ [with comments]
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Melania Swats Away Donald's Hand In Latest Viral Misery From Trumpland
May 22, 2017
It’s been well documented that Donald Trump is a total dick to his wife. So it’s no surprise that when he extended his hand on the tarmac in Israel this morning Melania literally swatted it away [ https://twitter.com/raggapegs/status/866599179958833152 ].
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http://gizmodo.com/melania-swats-away-donalds-hand-in-latest-viral-misery-1795426910 [with comments]
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Trump Isn't the President Israel Was Hoping For
U.S. President Donald Trump (R) laughs with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a joint news conference at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 15, 2017.
Instead, the Netanyahu government is nervous about the new administration.
May 22, 2017
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2017/05/trump-israel-netanyahu-bennett-settlement/527541/ [with comments] [and see also in particular (linked in) http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=128746484 and preceding and following]
Israelis cheered for Trump. But they may miss Obama more than they expected.
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington in February. He’ll go to Israel next week.
Policy vs. personality in Middle East politics.
By Daniel Shapiro
May 19, 2017
https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2017/05/19/israelis-cheered-for-trump-but-they-may-miss-obama-more-than-they-expected/ [with embedded video, and comments]
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The Daily 202: Trump hypocrisy continues at home and abroad
MAY 22, 2017
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/paloma/daily-202/2017/05/22/daily-202-trump-hypocrisy-continues-at-home-and-abroad/59222105e9b69b2fb981db65/ [with embedded videos, and comments]
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Full Show - Ties Of Terrorism To Saudi Arabia Taint Trump’s Trip - 05/22/2017
Published on May 22, 2017 by The Alex Jones Channel
Monday, May 22nd 2017: President Trump went directly to Saudi Arabia and said it's time to eradicate ISIS, which the country has been bankrolling for years. Also, the annual Bilderberg meeting is coming up, and insider Daniel Estulin reveals what to expect. Also, DC insiders Roger Stone and Jerome Corsi report on the current attacks against Trump by the globalists.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTHRSHz1VKc [with comments]
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This is How Low the Trump Apologists Will Stoop | The Resistance with Keith Olbermann | GQ
Published on May 22, 2017 by GQ [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsEukrAd64fqA7FjwkmZ_Dw / https://www.youtube.com/user/GQVideos , https://www.youtube.com/user/GQVideos/videos , https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0hKMB1-xkc-XWNf9VL-LxVYysdHpjyMF ]
The shameful conspiracy theory that won’t distract from Russia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5AM-UUeCXI [with comments] [and see also in particular (linked in) http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=131520771 and preceding and following, http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=131540183 and preceding and following]
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Infowars White House Press Credentials LIVE Announcement
Streamed live on May 22, 2017 by The Alex Jones Channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eXwaiOBv7g [with comments]
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Trumps Orb Is Nothing More Than A TV Remote For Giant Threat Fusion Center
Streamed live on May 22, 2017 by The Alex Jones Channel
Killing C.I.A. Informants, China Crippled U.S. Spying Operations
An honor guard outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing last month. The Chinese government killed or imprisoned 18 to 20 C.I.A sources from 2010 through 2012.
Investigators still disagree how it happened, but the unsettled nature of the China investigation demonstrates the difficulty of conducting counterespionage investigations into sophisticated spy services.
MAY 20, 2017
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/20/world/asia/china-cia-spies-espionage.html
After Report on Killings of C.I.A. Sources, China Asserts Right to Defend Itself
The Great Hall of the People in Beijing. A Foreign Ministry spokeswoman would not confirm or deny a New York Times report that for two years starting in 2010, China killed or imprisoned more than a dozen C.I.A. sources, crippling United States intelligence gathering there.
MAY 22, 2017
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/22/world/asia/china-cia-espionage-response.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBSApfGV7IE [with comments] [and again, see also in particular (linked in) http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=131542289 and preceding and following]
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Infowars Nightly News LIVE: Explosion At Ariana Grande Concert!
Streamed live on May 22, 2017 by The Alex Jones Channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzMXrHxWjMI [with comments]
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Radical Islam Challenges Trump: Ariana Grande Concert Bombed 19 Dead
Published on May 22, 2017 by The Alex Jones Channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWcAndovO1Q [with comments]
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Police Investigating Possible Suicide Bomber in Manchester, England
All In with Chris Hayes
5/22/17
MSNBC Terror Analyst Malcom Nance talks with Chris Hayes about the explosion that killed at least 19 and injured others. Duration: 7:18
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc-news/watch/police-investigating-possible-suicide-bomber-in-manchester-explosion-950739011907
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US authorities look for clues to Manchester explosion
The Rachel Maddow Show
5/22/17
Jurn Zarate, NBC News senior national security analyst, talks with Rachel Maddow about how U.S. authorities are reviewing any recent intelligence that could aid in understanding the tragedy in Manchester, England. Duration: 7:05
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/us-authorities-look-for-clues-to-manchester-explosion-950864963666
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Echoes of past attacks seen in Manchester Arena explosion
The Rachel Maddow Show
5/22/17
Malcolm Nance, terrorism analyst, talks with Rachel Maddow about past terror attacks at large public events that share characteristics with the explosion at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England. Duration: 6:35
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/echoes-of-past-attacks-seen-in-manchester-arena-explosion-950900291592
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Investigators look for telltale signs in Manchester explosion
The Rachel Maddow Show
5/22/17
Rukmini Callimachi, correspondent for The New York Times, talks with Rachel Maddow about the types of clues that will be scrutinized by investigators in determining responsibility for the explosion at England's Manchester Arena. Duration: 8:40
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/investigators-look-for-telltale-signs-in-manchester-explosion-950887491667 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4akvoIltW48 [with comments]
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Witness recounts panic in Manchester Arena
The Rachel Maddow Show
5/22/17
Zac Haniff, who was in attendance at the Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena, describes the scene of panic and chaos as realization spread that an explosion had taken place as the concert ended. Duration: 3:59
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/witness-recounts-panic-in-manchester-arena-950891587707
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Electronic trail key in Manchester explosion investigation
The Rachel Maddow Show
5/22/17
Rukmini Callimachi, correspondent for The New York Times, talks with Rachel Maddow about the value of any electronic clues, from laptops and phones to social media, in helping investigators track down the actors and organizers in any terror attack. Duration: 2:02
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/electronic-trail-key-in-manchester-explosion-investigation-950909507864
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Bratton: 'Terrorist Tactics Are Evolving With Time'
The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell
5/22/17
Former New York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratton discusses how technology can both help and hinder an investigation like the one in Manchester after an explosion killed at least 19. Duration: 4:05
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc-news/watch/bratton-terrorist-tactics-are-evolving-with-time-950846531911
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Manchester 'Surreally Quiet' After Explosion
The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell
5/22/17
Michael Warall, a reporter for ITV, describes the scene in Manchester in the hours after a fatal explosion. Duration: 3:34
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/brian-williams/watch/manchester-surreally-quiet-after-explosion-950859331523
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Witnesses Describe Fear After Manchester Explosion
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
5/22/17
Witnesses describe trying to leave the arena and seeing a flash of light during the explosion at Manchester Arena. Duration: 1:14
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/brian-williams/watch/witnesses-describe-fear-after-manchester-explosion-950860355647
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Manchester Arena the Largest in the U.K.
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
5/22/17
NBC's Kelly Cobiella reports on the city of Manchester and the arena which reportedly holds 21,000 people. Duration: 4:16
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/brian-williams/watch/manchester-arena-the-largest-in-the-u-k-950864963648
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Report: Trump Asked Intelligence Chiefs to Push Back Against FBI Collusion Probe
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
5/22/17
Brian Williams talks with a panel about a Washington Post report that Trump asked intelligence officials to say they saw no evidence the Trump campaign had colluded with Russian election interference. Duration: 8:52
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/brian-williams/watch/report-trump-asked-intelligence-chiefs-to-push-back-against-fbi-probe-950877251975 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6IJBN0VzUw [with comments] [and see also in particular (linked in) http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=131570955 and preceding and following, http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=131573597 and preceding (and any future following)]
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White House Scandals: Then & Now
Published on May 22, 2017 by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMtFAi84ehTSYSE9XoHefig , https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMtFAi84ehTSYSE9XoHefig/videos ]
Here's a nostalgic look back at the things we used to care about before 2017 rolled around.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDIoiTyK7S0 [with comments]
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Postcards From Trump
Published on May 23, 2017 by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Based on these postcards, it seems that President Trump's first foreign trip has him feeling like a homesick (or bad) guy.
[originally aired May 22, 2017]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utxs7Wb7GJI [with comments]
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Orbs And Swords: Trump's Weekend In Saudi Arabia
Published on May 23, 2017 by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
[originally aired May 22, 2017]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sREGo3l-F0 [with comments]
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Trump's Israel Visit Aims To Promote Lasting 'Peach'
Published on May 23, 2017 by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Stephen takes a look at the White House's second presidential stop abroad and second-millionth typo.
[originally aired May 22, 2017]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESVTn0ZWQi0 [with comments]
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Rachel Maddow Wonders Why Bannon And Priebus Went Home Early
Published on May 23, 2017 by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow breaks down the implications, both at home and abroad, of Trump's first days in the Middle East.
[originally aired May 22, 2017]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAxWOT3-IMQ [with comments]
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Rachel Maddow Has Faith In Republicans' Morals
Published on May 23, 2017 by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
If the evidence of Russian ties becomes clear, Rachel Maddow believes that Republicans in the House and Senate will rise to the occasion and do the right thing.
[originally aired May 22, 2017 (U.S. central time)]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aVFj8zkiRc [with comments]
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Trump Goes Abroad Amid Escalating Russia Probe: A Closer Look
Published on May 22, 2017 by Late Night with Seth Meyers [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVTyTA7-g9nopHeHbeuvpRA / https://www.youtube.com/user/LateNightSeth , https://www.youtube.com/user/LateNightSeth/videos ]
Seth takes a closer look at the scandals awaiting Donald Trump at home when he returns from his first foreign trip as president.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMqG14g-Kcw [with comments]
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President Trump Gives Remarks with President Abbas
Published on May 23, 2017 by The White House
Bethlehem.
[no official transcript yet available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-and-remarks ]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dleBpzJ8qds [with comments]
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President Donald Trump received a lavish welcome and briefly joined Saudi King Salman in a traditional male-only sword dance before a state dinner at Saudi Arabia's Murabba Palace. (May 20)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1HBo_CiHz4 [with comments]
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Trump, Tillerson, Ross dance with swords in Saudi Arabia
Published on May 21, 2017 by Times of Oman [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-PQsP0qU8ICNOeijXxdJJg / https://www.youtube.com/user/timesofomanonline , https://www.youtube.com/user/timesofomanonline/videos ]
U.S. President Donald Trump and White House officials take part in a ceremonial sword dance in Saudi Arabia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFOyCwCRTgw [with comments]
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President Donald Trump's Speech On Islam And Extremism From The Arab Islamic American Summit, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (Full) | NBC News
Streamed live on May 21, 2017 by NBC News [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeY0bbntWzzVIaj2z3QigXg / https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews , https://www.youtube.com/user/NBCNews/videos ]
President Trump delivers remarks on Islam from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on his first overseas trip. The much-anticipated speech is billed as a call to the Muslim world to unite against common enemies and strengthen partnerships.
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President Trump’s Speech to the Arab Islamic American Summit
May 21, 2017
Remarks as prepared for delivery
I want to thank King Salman for his extraordinary words, and the magnificent Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for hosting today’s summit. I am honored to be received by such gracious hosts. I have always heard about the splendor of your country and the kindness of your citizens, but words do not do justice to the grandeur of this remarkable place and the incredible hospitality you have shown us from the moment we arrived.
You also hosted me in the treasured home of King Abdulaziz, the founder of the Kingdom who united your great people. Working alongside another beloved leader – American President Franklin Roosevelt – King Abdulaziz began the enduring partnership between our two countries. King Salman: your father would be so proud to see that you are continuing his legacy – and just as he opened the first chapter in our partnership, today we begin a new chapter that will bring lasting benefits to our citizens.
Let me now also extend my deep and heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of the distinguished heads of state who made this journey here today. You greatly honor us with your presence, and I send the warmest regards from my country to yours. I know that our time together will bring many blessings to both your people and mine.
I stand before you as a representative of the American People, to deliver a message of friendship and hope. That is why I chose to make my first foreign visit a trip to the heart of the Muslim world, to the nation that serves as custodian of the two holiest sites in the Islamic Faith.
In my inaugural address to the American People, I pledged to strengthen America’s oldest friendships, and to build new partnerships in pursuit of peace. I also promised that America will not seek to impose our way of life on others, but to outstretch our hands in the spirit of cooperation and trust.
Our vision is one of peace, security, and prosperity—in this region, and in the world.
Our goal is a coalition of nations who share the aim of stamping out extremism and providing our children a hopeful future that does honor to God.
And so this historic and unprecedented gathering of leaders—unique in the history of nations—is a symbol to the world of our shared resolve and our mutual respect. To the leaders and citizens of every country assembled here today, I want you to know that the United States is eager to form closer bonds of friendship, security, culture and commerce.
For Americans, this is an exciting time. A new spirit of optimism is sweeping our country: in just a few months, we have created almost a million new jobs, added over 3 trillion dollars of new value, lifted the burdens on American industry, and made record investments in our military that will protect the safety of our people and enhance the security of our wonderful friends and allies – many of whom are here today.
Now, there is even more blessed news I am pleased to share with you. My meetings with King Salman, the Crown Prince, and the Deputy Crown Prince, have been filled with great warmth, good will, and tremendous cooperation.
Yesterday, we signed historic agreements with the Kingdom that will invest almost $400 billion in our two countries and create many thousands of jobs in America and Saudi Arabia.
This landmark agreement includes the announcement of a $110 billion Saudi-funded defense purchase – and we will be sure to help our Saudi friends to get a good deal from our great American defense companies. This agreement will help the Saudi military to take a greater role in security operations.
We have also started discussions with many of the countries present today on strengthening partnerships, and forming new ones, to advance security and stability across the Middle East and beyond.
Later today, we will make history again with the opening of a new Global Center for Combating Extremist Ideology – located right here, in this central part of the Islamic World. This groundbreaking new center represents a clear declaration that Muslim-majority countries must take the lead in combatting radicalization, and I want to express our gratitude to King Salman for this strong demonstration of leadership.
I have had the pleasure of welcoming several of the leaders present today to the White House, and I look forward to working with all of you.
America is a sovereign nation and our first priority is always the safety and security of our citizens. We are not here to lecture—we are not here to tell other people how to live, what to do, who to be, or how to worship. Instead, we are here to offer partnership – based on shared interests and values – to pursue a better future for us all.
Here at this summit we will discuss many interests we share together. But above all we must be united in pursuing the one goal that transcends every other consideration. That goal is to meet history’s great test—to conquer extremism and vanquish the forces of terrorism.
Young Muslim boys and girls should be able to grow up free from fear, safe from violence, and innocent of hatred.
And young Muslim men and women should have the chance to build a new era of prosperity for themselves and their peoples.
God’s help, this summit will mark the beginning of the end for those who practice terror and spread its vile creed. At the same time, we pray this special gathering may someday be remembered as the beginning of peace in the Middle East – and maybe, even all over the world.
But this future can only be achieved through defeating terrorism and the ideology that drives it.
Few nations have been spared its violent reach.
America has suffered repeated barbaric attacks – from the atrocities of September 11th to the devastation of the Boston Bombing, to the horrible killings in San Bernardino and Orlando.
The nations of Europe have also endured unspeakable horror. So too have the nations of Africa and even South America. India, Russia, China and Australia have been victims.
But, in sheer numbers, the deadliest toll has been exacted on the innocent people of Arab, Muslim and Middle Eastern nations. They have borne the brunt of the killings and the worst of the destruction in this wave of fanatical violence.
Some estimates hold that more than 95 percent of the victims of terrorism are themselves Muslim.
We now face a humanitarian and security disaster in this region that is spreading across the planet. It is a tragedy of epic proportions. No description of the suffering and depravity can begin to capture its full measure.
The true toll of ISIS, Al Qaeda, Hezbollah, Hamas, and so many others, must be counted not only in the number of dead. It must also be counted in generations of vanished dreams.
The Middle East is rich with natural beauty, vibrant cultures, and massive amounts of historic treasures. It should increasingly become one of the great global centers of commerce and opportunity.
This region should not be a place from which refugees flee, but to which newcomers flock.
Saudi Arabia is home to the holiest sites in one of the world’s great faiths. Each year millions of Muslims come from around the world to Saudi Arabia to take part in the Hajj. In addition to ancient wonders, this country is also home to modern ones—including soaring achievements in architecture.
Egypt was a thriving center of learning and achievement thousands of years before other parts of the world. The wonders of Giza, Luxor and Alexandria are proud monuments to that ancient heritage.
All over the world, people dream of walking through the ruins of Petra in Jordan. Iraq was the cradle of civilization and is a land of natural beauty. And the United Arab Emirates has reached incredible heights with glass and steel, and turned earth and water into spectacular works of art.
The entire region is at the center of the key shipping lanes of the Suez Canal, the Red Sea, and the Straits of Hormuz.
The potential of this region has never been greater. 65 percent of its population is under the age of 30. Like all young men and women, they seek great futures to build, great national projects to join, and a place for their families to call home.
But this untapped potential, this tremendous cause for optimism, is held at bay by bloodshed and terror. There can be no coexistence with this violence.
There can be no tolerating it, no accepting it, no excusing it, and no ignoring it.
Every time a terrorist murders an innocent person, and falsely invokes the name of God, it should be an insult to every person of faith.
Terrorists do not worship God, they worship death.
If we do not act against this organized terror, then we know what will happen. Terrorism’s devastation of life will continue to spread. Peaceful societies will become engulfed by violence. And the futures of many generations will be sadly squandered.
If we do not stand in uniform condemnation of this killing—then not only will we be judged by our people, not only will we be judged by history, but we will be judged by God.
This is not a battle between different faiths, different sects, or different civilizations.
This is a battle between barbaric criminals who seek to obliterate human life, and decent people of all religions who seek to protect it.
This is a battle between Good and Evil.
When we see the scenes of destruction in the wake of terror, we see no signs that those murdered were Jewish or Christian, Shia or Sunni. When we look upon the streams of innocent blood soaked into the ancient ground, we cannot see the faith or sect or tribe of the victims – we see only that they were Children of God whose deaths are an insult to all that is holy.
But we can only overcome this evil if the forces of good are united and strong – and if everyone in this room does their fair share and fulfills their part of the burden.
Terrorism has spread across the world. But the path to peace begins right here, on this ancient soil, in this sacred land.
America is prepared to stand with you – in pursuit of shared interests and common security.
But the nations of the Middle East cannot wait for American power to crush this enemy for them. The nations of the Middle East will have to decide what kind of future they want for themselves, for their countries, and for their children.
It is a choice between two futures – and it is a choice America CANNOT make for you.
A better future is only possible if your nations drive out the terrorists and extremists. Drive. Them. Out. DRIVE THEM OUT of your places of worship. DRIVE THEM OUT of your communities. DRIVE THEM OUT of your holy land, and DRIVE THEM OUT OF THIS EARTH.
For our part, America is committed to adjusting our strategies to meet evolving threats and new facts. We will discard those strategies that have not worked—and will apply new approaches informed by experience and judgment. We are adopting a Principled Realism, rooted in common values and shared interests.
Our friends will never question our support, and our enemies will never doubt our determination. Our partnerships will advance security through stability, not through radical disruption. We will make decisions based on real-world outcomes – not inflexible ideology. We will be guided by the lessons of experience, not the confines of rigid thinking. And, wherever possible, we will seek gradual reforms – not sudden intervention.
We must seek partners, not perfection—and to make allies of all who share our goals.
Above all, America seeks peace – not war.
Muslim nations must be willing to take on the burden, if we are going to defeat terrorism and send its wicked ideology into oblivion.
The first task in this joint effort is for your nations to deny all territory to the foot soldiers of evil. Every country in the region has an absolute duty to ensure that terrorists find no sanctuary on their soil.
Many are already making significant contributions to regional security: Jordanian pilots are crucial partners against ISIS in Syria and Iraq. Saudi Arabia and a regional coalition have taken strong action against Houthi militants in Yemen. The Lebanese Army is hunting ISIS operatives who try to infiltrate their territory. Emirati troops are supporting our Afghan partners. In Mosul, American troops are supporting Kurds, Sunnis and Shias fighting together for their homeland. Qatar, which hosts the U.S. Central Command, is a crucial strategic partner. Our longstanding partnership with Kuwait and Bahrain continue to enhance security in the region. And courageous Afghan soldiers are making tremendous sacrifices in the fight against the Taliban, and others, in the fight for their country.
As we deny terrorist organizations control of territory and populations, we must also strip them of their access to funds. We must cut off the financial channels that let ISIS sell oil, let extremists pay their fighters, and help terrorists smuggle their reinforcements.
I am proud to announce that the nations here today will be signing an agreement to prevent the financing of terrorism, called the Terrorist Financing Targeting Center – co-chaired by the United States and Saudi Arabia, and joined by every member of the Gulf Cooperation Council. It is another historic step in a day that will be long remembered.
I also applaud the Gulf Cooperation Council for blocking funders from using their countries as a financial base for terror, and designating Hezbollah as a terrorist organization last year. Saudi Arabia also joined us this week in placing sanctions on one of the most senior leaders of Hezbollah.
Of course, there is still much work to do.
That means honestly confronting the crisis of Islamist extremism and the Islamist terror groups it inspires. And it means standing together against the murder of innocent Muslims, the oppression of women, the persecution of Jews, and the slaughter of Christians.
Religious leaders must make this absolutely clear: Barbarism will deliver you no glory – piety to evil will bring you no dignity. If you choose the path of terror, your life will be empty, your life will be brief, and YOUR SOUL WILL BE CONDEMNED.
And political leaders must speak out to affirm the same idea: heroes don’t kill innocents; they save them. Many nations here today have taken important steps to raise up that message. Saudi Arabia’s Vision for 2030 is an important and encouraging statement of tolerance, respect, empowering women, and economic development.
The United Arab Emirates has also engaged in the battle for hearts and souls—and with the U.S., launched a center to counter the online spread of hate. Bahrain too is working to undermine recruitment and radicalism.
I also applaud Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon for their role in hosting refugees. The surge of migrants and refugees leaving the Middle East depletes the human capital needed to build stable societies and economies. Instead of depriving this region of so much human potential, Middle Eastern countries can give young people hope for a brighter future in their home nations and regions.
That means promoting the aspirations and dreams of all citizens who seek a better life – including women, children, and followers of all faiths. Numerous Arab and Islamic scholars have eloquently argued that protecting equality strengthens Arab and Muslim communities.
For many centuries the Middle East has been home to Christians, Muslims and Jews living side-by-side. We must practice tolerance and respect for each other once again—and make this region a place where every man and woman, no matter their faith or ethnicity, can enjoy a life of dignity and hope.
In that spirit, after concluding my visit in Riyadh, I will travel to Jerusalem and Bethlehem, and then to the Vatican – visiting many of the holiest places in the three Abrahamic Faiths. If these three faiths can join together in cooperation, then peace in this world is possible – including peace between Israelis and Palestinians. I will be meeting with both Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
Starving terrorists of their territory, their funding, and the false allure of their craven ideology, will be the basis for defeating them.
But no discussion of stamping out this threat would be complete without mentioning the government that gives terrorists all three—safe harbor, financial backing, and the social standing needed for recruitment. It is a regime that is responsible for so much instability in the region. I am speaking of course of Iran.
From Lebanon to Iraq to Yemen, Iran funds, arms, and trains terrorists, militias, and other extremist groups that spread destruction and chaos across the region. For decades, Iran has fueled the fires of sectarian conflict and terror.
It is a government that speaks openly of mass murder, vowing the destruction of Israel, death to America, and ruin for many leaders and nations in this room.
Among Iran’s most tragic and destabilizing interventions have been in Syria. Bolstered by Iran, Assad has committed unspeakable crimes, and the United States has taken firm action in response to the use of banned chemical weapons by the Assad Regime – launching 59 tomahawk missiles at the Syrian air base from where that murderous attack originated.
Responsible nations must work together to end the humanitarian crisis in Syria, eradicate ISIS, and restore stability to the region.
The Iranian regime’s longest-suffering victims are its own people. Iran has a rich history and culture, but the people of Iran have endured hardship and despair under their leaders’ reckless pursuit of conflict and terror.
Until the Iranian regime is willing to be a partner for peace, all nations of conscience must work together to isolate Iran, deny it funding for terrorism, and pray for the day when the Iranian people have the just and righteous government they deserve.
The decisions we make will affect countless lives.
King Salman, I thank you for the creation of this great moment in history, and for your massive investment in America, its industry and its jobs. I also thank you for investing in the future of this part of the world.
This fertile region has all the ingredients for extraordinary success – a rich history and culture, a young and vibrant people, a thriving spirit of enterprise. But you can only unlock this future if the citizens of the Middle East are freed from extremism, terror and violence.
We in this room are the leaders of our peoples. They look to us for answers, and for action. And when we look back at their faces, behind every pair of eyes is a soul that yearns for justice.
Today, billions of faces are now looking at us, waiting for us to act on the great question of our time.
Will we be indifferent in the presence of evil? Will we protect our citizens from its violent ideology? Will we let its venom spread through our societies? Will we let it destroy the most holy sites on earth?
If we do not confront this deadly terror, we know what the future will bring—more suffering and despair.
But if we act—if we leave this magnificent room unified and determined to do what it takes to destroy the terror that threatens the world—then there is no limit to the great future our citizens will have.
The birthplace of civilization is waiting to begin a new renaissance. Just imagine what tomorrow could bring.
Glorious wonders of science, art, medicine and commerce to inspire humankind. Great cities built on the ruins of shattered towns. New jobs and industries that will lift up millions of people. Parents who no longer worry for their children, families who no longer mourn for their loved ones, and the faithful who finally worship without fear.
These are the blessings of prosperity and peace. These are the desires that burn with a righteous flame in every human heart. And these are the just demands of our beloved peoples.
I ask you to join me, to join together, to work together, and to FIGHT together— BECAUSE UNITED, WE WILL NOT FAIL.
Thank you. God Bless You. God Bless Your Countries. And God Bless the United States of America.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/05/21/president-trumps-speech-arab-islamic-american-summit
Transcript of Trump's speech in Saudi Arabia
May 21, 2017
http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/21/politics/trump-saudi-speech-transcript/ [with embedded video]
Trump's Speech on Islam, Annotated
In an address full of religious references, the American president avoided the phrase "radical Islamic terrorism."
May 21, 2017
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2017/05/trump-saudi-speech-islam/527535/ [transcript, with embedded annotations, and comments]
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XMJdKqOFfw [the proceedings commence at c. the 1:01:20 mark; Trump's performance begins at c. the 1:15:50 mark; comments disabled] [also, Trump's performance only, at e.g. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_gphbkZC6w (with comments) (h/t poster44ny { http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=131537416 }), and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McRUrljoIn0 (official White House upload; with comments)]
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"Day 122" Trump Touches Illuminati Glowing Orb, Officially a Globalist (Saudi Arabia)
Published on May 21, 2017 by Bravo Alternative Media [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVV0_xnA_z-ALo6kZJz2WXA , https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVV0_xnA_z-ALo6kZJz2WXA/videos ]
On "Day 122" of The Donald Trump White Regime we find out that Trump is Officially a Globalist and in Saudi Arabia he Touches the Illuminati Glowing Orb. Funny thing is in 2012 he made Fun of Obama touching the Orb and now the Hypocrite does it himself, I wonder how his little shill Alex Jones will Spin that Story ? Well, the Saudi King is Very Happy but the American People ? Not so much !!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPZ47yQC-W8 [with comments] [and see also in particular (linked in) http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=131542289 and preceding and following]
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Trump’s un-American speech in Saudi Arabia
President Trump speaks at the Arabic Islamic American Summit in Riyadh on Sunday.
By Jennifer Rubin
May 21, 2017
https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/right-turn/wp/2017/05/21/trumps-un-american-speech-in-saudi-arabia/ [with comments]
Trump Turns Politically Correct in Saudi Arabia
The president says wildly offensive things when the objects of his derision aren’t around, but crumples when he actually meets them.
May 21, 2017
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2017/05/trump-saudi-arabia-islam/527547/ [with comments]
The 'Muslim World' Does Not Exist
Presidential addresses like Trump's Riyadh speech rely on a faulty premise.
May 21, 2017
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2017/05/the-muslim-world-is-a-place-that-does-not-exist/527550/ [with comments]
Trump embraces the Saudi vision for the Middle East
May 22, 2017
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/05/22/trump-embraces-the-saudi-vision-for-the-middle-east/ [with embedded video, and comments]
Wilbur Ross Cheers Lack Of Protests During Trump’s Saudi Visit
Saudi Arabia severely punishes dissent, including with lashes and lengthy prison sentences, according to the U.S. State Department.
05/22/2017 Updated May 22, 2017
WASHINGTON - Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross on Monday praised the lack of protesters during President Donald Trump [ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/topic/donald-trump ]’s weekend visit to Saudi Arabia, calling it evidence of the Saudis’ affection for the U.S. administration rather than a sign of the kingdom’s legendary repression.
“Theres no question that they’re liberalizing their society, and I think the other thing that was fascinating to me, there was not a single hint of a protester anywhere there during the whole time we were there,” Ross said in an appearance on CNBC [ https://twitter.com/brianklaas/status/866629547038576640 ]. “Not one guy with a bad placard.”
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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/wilbur-ross-trumps-saudi-visit_us_5922dd3ce4b03b485cb31054
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President Obama Speech to Muslim World in Cairo
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Pres. Obama delivered a speech on U.S.-Muslim relations from Cairo University. The President called for renewed Middle East peace talks as well as an agenda for economic and social development in the region.
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The following is a text of President Obama's prepared remarks to the Muslim world, delivered on June 4, 2009, as released by the White House.
I am honored to be in the timeless city of Cairo, and to be hosted by two remarkable institutions. For over a thousand years, Al-Azhar has stood as a beacon of Islamic learning, and for over a century, Cairo University has been a source of Egypt's advancement. Together, you represent the harmony between tradition and progress. I am grateful for your hospitality, and the hospitality of the people of Egypt. I am also proud to carry with me the goodwill of the American people, and a greeting of peace from Muslim communities in my country: assalaamu alaykum.
We meet at a time of tension between the United States and Muslims around the world – tension rooted in historical forces that go beyond any current policy debate. The relationship between Islam and the West includes centuries of co-existence and cooperation, but also conflict and religious wars. More recently, tension has been fed by colonialism that denied rights and opportunities to many Muslims, and a Cold War in which Muslim-majority countries were too often treated as proxies without regard to their own aspirations. Moreover, the sweeping change brought by modernity and globalization led many Muslims to view the West as hostile to the traditions of Islam.
Violent extremists have exploited these tensions in a small but potent minority of Muslims. The attacks of September 11th, 2001 and the continued efforts of these extremists to engage in violence against civilians has led some in my country to view Islam as inevitably hostile not only to America and Western countries, but also to human rights. This has bred more fear and mistrust.
So long as our relationship is defined by our differences, we will empower those who sow hatred rather than peace, and who promote conflict rather than the cooperation that can help all of our people achieve justice and prosperity. This cycle of suspicion and discord must end.
I have come here to seek a new beginning between the United States and Muslims around the world; one based upon mutual interest and mutual respect; and one based upon the truth that America and Islam are not exclusive, and need not be in competition. Instead, they overlap, and share common principles – principles of justice and progress; tolerance and the dignity of all human beings.
I do so recognizing that change cannot happen overnight. No single speech can eradicate years of mistrust, nor can I answer in the time that I have all the complex questions that brought us to this point. But I am convinced that in order to move forward, we must say openly the things we hold in our hearts, and that too often are said only behind closed doors. There must be a sustained effort to listen to each other; to learn from each other; to respect one another; and to seek common ground. As the Holy Koran tells us, "Be conscious of God and speak always the truth." That is what I will try to do – to speak the truth as best I can, humbled by the task before us, and firm in my belief that the interests we share as human beings are far more powerful than the forces that drive us apart.
Part of this conviction is rooted in my own experience. I am a Christian, but my father came from a Kenyan family that includes generations of Muslims. As a boy, I spent several years in Indonesia and heard the call of the azaan at the break of dawn and the fall of dusk. As a young man, I worked in Chicago communities where many found dignity and peace in their Muslim faith.
As a student of history, I also know civilization's debt to Islam. It was Islam – at places like Al-Azhar University – that carried the light of learning through so many centuries, paving the way for Europe's Renaissance and Enlightenment. It was innovation in Muslim communities that developed the order of algebra; our magnetic compass and tools of navigation; our mastery of pens and printing; our understanding of how disease spreads and how it can be healed. Islamic culture has given us majestic arches and soaring spires; timeless poetry and cherished music; elegant calligraphy and places of peaceful contemplation. And throughout history, Islam has demonstrated through words and deeds the possibilities of religious tolerance and racial equality.
I know, too, that Islam has always been a part of America's story. The first nation to recognize my country was Morocco. In signing the Treaty of Tripoli in 1796, our second President John Adams wrote, "The United States has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion or tranquility of Muslims." And since our founding, American Muslims have enriched the United States. They have fought in our wars, served in government, stood for civil rights, started businesses, taught at our Universities, excelled in our sports arenas, won Nobel Prizes, built our tallest building, and lit the Olympic Torch. And when the first Muslim-American was recently elected to Congress, he took the oath to defend our Constitution using the same Holy Koran that one of our Founding Fathers – Thomas Jefferson – kept in his personal library.
So I have known Islam on three continents before coming to the region where it was first revealed. That experience guides my conviction that partnership between America and Islam must be based on what Islam is, not what it isn't. And I consider it part of my responsibility as President of the United States to fight against negative stereotypes of Islam wherever they appear.
But that same principle must apply to Muslim perceptions of America. Just as Muslims do not fit a crude stereotype, America is not the crude stereotype of a self-interested empire. The United States has been one of the greatest sources of progress that the world has ever known. We were born out of revolution against an empire. We were founded upon the ideal that all are created equal, and we have shed blood and struggled for centuries to give meaning to those words – within our borders, and around the world. We are shaped by every culture, drawn from every end of the Earth, and dedicated to a simple concept: E pluribus unum: "Out of many, one."
Much has been made of the fact that an African-American with the name Barack Hussein Obama could be elected President. But my personal story is not so unique. The dream of opportunity for all people has not come true for everyone in America, but its promise exists for all who come to our shores – that includes nearly seven million American Muslims in our country today who enjoy incomes and education that are higher than average.
Moreover, freedom in America is indivisible from the freedom to practice one's religion. That is why there is a mosque in every state of our union, and over 1,200 mosques within our borders. That is why the U.S. government has gone to court to protect the right of women and girls to wear the hijab, and to punish those who would deny it.
So let there be no doubt: Islam is a part of America. And I believe that America holds within her the truth that regardless of race, religion, or station in life, all of us share common aspirations – to live in peace and security; to get an education and to work with dignity; to love our families, our communities, and our God. These things we share. This is the hope of all humanity.
Of course, recognizing our common humanity is only the beginning of our task. Words alone cannot meet the needs of our people. These needs will be met only if we act boldly in the years ahead; and if we understand that the challenges we face are shared, and our failure to meet them will hurt us all.
For we have learned from recent experience that when a financial system weakens in one country, prosperity is hurt everywhere. When a new flu infects one human being, all are at risk. When one nation pursues a nuclear weapon, the risk of nuclear attack rises for all nations. When violent extremists operate in one stretch of mountains, people are endangered across an ocean. And when innocents in Bosnia and Darfur are slaughtered, that is a stain on our collective conscience. That is what it means to share this world in the 21st century. That is the responsibility we have to one another as human beings.
This is a difficult responsibility to embrace. For human history has often been a record of nations and tribes subjugating one another to serve their own interests. Yet in this new age, such attitudes are self-defeating. Given our interdependence, any world order that elevates one nation or group of people over another will inevitably fail. So whatever we think of the past, we must not be prisoners of it. Our problems must be dealt with through partnership; progress must be shared.
That does not mean we should ignore sources of tension. Indeed, it suggests the opposite: we must face these tensions squarely. And so in that spirit, let me speak as clearly and plainly as I can about some specific issues that I believe we must finally confront together.
The first issue that we have to confront is violent extremism in all of its forms.
In Ankara, I made clear that America is not – and never will be – at war with Islam. We will, however, relentlessly confront violent extremists who pose a grave threat to our security. Because we reject the same thing that people of all faiths reject: the killing of innocent men, women, and children. And it is my first duty as President to protect the American people.
The situation in Afghanistan demonstrates America's goals, and our need to work together. Over seven years ago, the United States pursued al Qaeda and the Taliban with broad international support. We did not go by choice, we went because of necessity. I am aware that some question or justify the events of 9/11. But let us be clear: al Qaeda killed nearly 3,000 people on that day. The victims were innocent men, women and children from America and many other nations who had done nothing to harm anybody. And yet Al Qaeda chose to ruthlessly murder these people, claimed credit for the attack, and even now states their determination to kill on a massive scale. They have affiliates in many countries and are trying to expand their reach. These are not opinions to be debated; these are facts to be dealt with.
Make no mistake: we do not want to keep our troops in Afghanistan. We seek no military bases there. It is agonizing for America to lose our young men and women. It is costly and politically difficult to continue this conflict. We would gladly bring every single one of our troops home if we could be confident that there were not violent extremists in Afghanistan and Pakistan determined to kill as many Americans as they possibly can. But that is not yet the case.
That's why we're partnering with a coalition of forty-six countries. And despite the costs involved, America's commitment will not weaken. Indeed, none of us should tolerate these extremists. They have killed in many countries. They have killed people of different faiths – more than any other, they have killed Muslims. Their actions are irreconcilable with the rights of human beings, the progress of nations, and with Islam. The Holy Koran teaches that whoever kills an innocent, it is as if he has killed all mankind; and whoever saves a person, it is as if he has saved all mankind. The enduring faith of over a billion people is so much bigger than the narrow hatred of a few. Islam is not part of the problem in combating violent extremism – it is an important part of promoting peace.
We also know that military power alone is not going to solve the problems in Afghanistan and Pakistan. That is why we plan to invest $1.5 billion each year over the next five years to partner with Pakistanis to build schools and hospitals, roads and businesses, and hundreds of millions to help those who have been displaced. And that is why we are providing more than $2.8 billion to help Afghans develop their economy and deliver services that people depend upon.
Let me also address the issue of Iraq. Unlike Afghanistan, Iraq was a war of choice that provoked strong differences in my country and around the world. Although I believe that the Iraqi people are ultimately better off without the tyranny of Saddam Hussein, I also believe that events in Iraq have reminded America of the need to use diplomacy and build international consensus to resolve our problems whenever possible. Indeed, we can recall the words of Thomas Jefferson, who said: "I hope that our wisdom will grow with our power, and teach us that the less we use our power the greater it will be."
Today, America has a dual responsibility: to help Iraq forge a better future – and to leave Iraq to Iraqis. I have made it clear to the Iraqi people that we pursue no bases, and no claim on their territory or resources. Iraq's sovereignty is its own. That is why I ordered the removal of our combat brigades by next August. That is why we will honor our agreement with Iraq's democratically-elected government to remove combat troops from Iraqi cities by July, and to remove all our troops from Iraq by 2012. We will help Iraq train its Security Forces and develop its economy. But we will support a secure and united Iraq as a partner, and never as a patron.
And finally, just as America can never tolerate violence by extremists, we must never alter our principles. 9/11 was an enormous trauma to our country. The fear and anger that it provoked was understandable, but in some cases, it led us to act contrary to our ideals. We are taking concrete actions to change course. I have unequivocally prohibited the use of torture by the United States, and I have ordered the prison at Guantanamo Bay closed by early next year.
So America will defend itself respectful of the sovereignty of nations and the rule of law. And we will do so in partnership with Muslim communities which are also threatened. The sooner the extremists are isolated and unwelcome in Muslim communities, the sooner we will all be safer.
The second major source of tension that we need to discuss is the situation between Israelis, Palestinians and the Arab world.
America's strong bonds with Israel are well known. This bond is unbreakable. It is based upon cultural and historical ties, and the recognition that the aspiration for a Jewish homeland is rooted in a tragic history that cannot be denied.
Around the world, the Jewish people were persecuted for centuries, and anti-Semitism in Europe culminated in an unprecedented Holocaust. Tomorrow, I will visit Buchenwald, which was part of a network of camps where Jews were enslaved, tortured, shot and gassed to death by the Third Reich. Six million Jews were killed – more than the entire Jewish population of Israel today. Denying that fact is baseless, ignorant, and hateful. Threatening Israel with destruction – or repeating vile stereotypes about Jews – is deeply wrong, and only serves to evoke in the minds of Israelis this most painful of memories while preventing the peace that the people of this region deserve.
On the other hand, it is also undeniable that the Palestinian people – Muslims and Christians – have suffered in pursuit of a homeland. For more than sixty years they have endured the pain of dislocation. Many wait in refugee camps in the West Bank, Gaza, and neighboring lands for a life of peace and security that they have never been able to lead. They endure the daily humiliations – large and small – that come with occupation. So let there be no doubt: the situation for the Palestinian people is intolerable. America will not turn our backs on the legitimate Palestinian aspiration for dignity, opportunity, and a state of their own.
For decades, there has been a stalemate: two peoples with legitimate aspirations, each with a painful history that makes compromise elusive. It is easy to point fingers – for Palestinians to point to the displacement brought by Israel's founding, and for Israelis to point to the constant hostility and attacks throughout its history from within its borders as well as beyond. But if we see this conflict only from one side or the other, then we will be blind to the truth: the only resolution is for the aspirations of both sides to be met through two states, where Israelis and Palestinians each live in peace and security.
That is in Israel's interest, Palestine's interest, America's interest, and the world's interest. That is why I intend to personally pursue this outcome with all the patience that the task requires. The obligations that the parties have agreed to under the Road Map are clear. For peace to come, it is time for them – and all of us – to live up to our responsibilities.
Palestinians must abandon violence. Resistance through violence and killing is wrong and does not succeed. For centuries, black people in America suffered the lash of the whip as slaves and the humiliation of segregation. But it was not violence that won full and equal rights. It was a peaceful and determined insistence upon the ideals at the center of America's founding. This same story can be told by people from South Africa to South Asia; from Eastern Europe to Indonesia. It's a story with a simple truth: that violence is a dead end. It is a sign of neither courage nor power to shoot rockets at sleeping children, or to blow up old women on a bus. That is not how moral authority is claimed; that is how it is surrendered.
Now is the time for Palestinians to focus on what they can build. The Palestinian Authority must develop its capacity to govern, with institutions that serve the needs of its people. Hamas does have support among some Palestinians, but they also have responsibilities. To play a role in fulfilling Palestinian aspirations, and to unify the Palestinian people, Hamas must put an end to violence, recognize past agreements, and recognize Israel's right to exist.
At the same time, Israelis must acknowledge that just as Israel's right to exist cannot be denied, neither can Palestine's. The United States does not accept the legitimacy of continued Israeli settlements. This construction violates previous agreements and undermines efforts to achieve peace. It is time for these settlements to stop.
Israel must also live up to its obligations to ensure that Palestinians can live, and work, and develop their society. And just as it devastates Palestinian families, the continuing humanitarian crisis in Gaza does not serve Israel's security; neither does the continuing lack of opportunity in the West Bank. Progress in the daily lives of the Palestinian people must be part of a road to peace, and Israel must take concrete steps to enable such progress.
Finally, the Arab States must recognize that the Arab Peace Initiative was an important beginning, but not the end of their responsibilities. The Arab-Israeli conflict should no longer be used to distract the people of Arab nations from other problems. Instead, it must be a cause for action to help the Palestinian people develop the institutions that will sustain their state; to recognize Israel's legitimacy; and to choose progress over a self-defeating focus on the past.
America will align our policies with those who pursue peace, and say in public what we say in private to Israelis and Palestinians and Arabs. We cannot impose peace. But privately, many Muslims recognize that Israel will not go away. Likewise, many Israelis recognize the need for a Palestinian state. It is time for us to act on what everyone knows to be true.
Too many tears have flowed. Too much blood has been shed. All of us have a responsibility to work for the day when the mothers of Israelis and Palestinians can see their children grow up without fear; when the Holy Land of three great faiths is the place of peace that God intended it to be; when Jerusalem is a secure and lasting home for Jews and Christians and Muslims, and a place for all of the children of Abraham to mingle peacefully together as in the story of Isra, when Moses, Jesus, and Mohammed (peace be upon them) joined in prayer.
The third source of tension is our shared interest in the rights and responsibilities of nations on nuclear weapons.
This issue has been a source of tension between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. For many years, Iran has defined itself in part by its opposition to my country, and there is indeed a tumultuous history between us. In the middle of the Cold War, the United States played a role in the overthrow of a democratically-elected Iranian government. Since the Islamic Revolution, Iran has played a role in acts of hostage-taking and violence against U.S. troops and civilians. This history is well known. Rather than remain trapped in the past, I have made it clear to Iran's leaders and people that my country is prepared to move forward. The question, now, is not what Iran is against, but rather what future it wants to build.
It will be hard to overcome decades of mistrust, but we will proceed with courage, rectitude and resolve. There will be many issues to discuss between our two countries, and we are willing to move forward without preconditions on the basis of mutual respect. But it is clear to all concerned that when it comes to nuclear weapons, we have reached a decisive point. This is not simply about America's interests. It is about preventing a nuclear arms race in the Middle East that could lead this region and the world down a hugely dangerous path.
I understand those who protest that some countries have weapons that others do not. No single nation should pick and choose which nations hold nuclear weapons. That is why I strongly reaffirmed America's commitment to seek a world in which no nations hold nuclear weapons. And any nation – including Iran – should have the right to access peaceful nuclear power if it complies with its responsibilities under the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. That commitment is at the core of the Treaty, and it must be kept for all who fully abide by it. And I am hopeful that all countries in the region can share in this goal.
The fourth issue that I will address is democracy.
I know there has been controversy about the promotion of democracy in recent years, and much of this controversy is connected to the war in Iraq. So let me be clear: no system of government can or should be imposed upon one nation by any other.
That does not lessen my commitment, however, to governments that reflect the will of the people. Each nation gives life to this principle in its own way, grounded in the traditions of its own people. America does not presume to know what is best for everyone, just as we would not presume to pick the outcome of a peaceful election. But I do have an unyielding belief that all people yearn for certain things: the ability to speak your mind and have a say in how you are governed; confidence in the rule of law and the equal administration of justice; government that is transparent and doesn't steal from the people; the freedom to live as you choose. Those are not just American ideas, they are human rights, and that is why we will support them everywhere.
There is no straight line to realize this promise. But this much is clear: governments that protect these rights are ultimately more stable, successful and secure. Suppressing ideas never succeeds in making them go away. America respects the right of all peaceful and law-abiding voices to be heard around the world, even if we disagree with them. And we will welcome all elected, peaceful governments – provided they govern with respect for all their people.
This last point is important because there are some who advocate for democracy only when they are out of power; once in power, they are ruthless in suppressing the rights of others. No matter where it takes hold, government of the people and by the people sets a single standard for all who hold power: you must maintain your power through consent, not coercion; you must respect the rights of minorities, and participate with a spirit of tolerance and compromise; you must place the interests of your people and the legitimate workings of the political process above your party. Without these ingredients, elections alone do not make true democracy.
The fifth issue that we must address together is religious freedom.
Islam has a proud tradition of tolerance. We see it in the history of Andalusia and Cordoba during the Inquisition. I saw it firsthand as a child in Indonesia, where devout Christians worshiped freely in an overwhelmingly Muslim country. That is the spirit we need today. People in every country should be free to choose and live their faith based upon the persuasion of the mind, heart, and soul. This tolerance is essential for religion to thrive, but it is being challenged in many different ways.
Among some Muslims, there is a disturbing tendency to measure one's own faith by the rejection of another's. The richness of religious diversity must be upheld – whether it is for Maronites in Lebanon or the Copts in Egypt. And fault lines must be closed among Muslims as well, as the divisions between Sunni and Shia have led to tragic violence, particularly in Iraq.
Freedom of religion is central to the ability of peoples to live together. We must always examine the ways in which we protect it. For instance, in the United States, rules on charitable giving have made it harder for Muslims to fulfill their religious obligation. That is why I am committed to working with American Muslims to ensure that they can fulfill zakat.
Likewise, it is important for Western countries to avoid impeding Muslim citizens from practicing religion as they see fit – for instance, by dictating what clothes a Muslim woman should wear. We cannot disguise hostility towards any religion behind the pretence of liberalism.
Indeed, faith should bring us together. That is why we are forging service projects in America that bring together Christians, Muslims, and Jews. That is why we welcome efforts like Saudi Arabian King Abdullah's Interfaith dialogue and Turkey's leadership in the Alliance of Civilizations. Around the world, we can turn dialogue into Interfaith service, so bridges between peoples lead to action – whether it is combating malaria in Africa, or providing relief after a natural disaster.
The sixth issue that I want to address is women's rights.
I know there is debate about this issue. I reject the view of some in the West that a woman who chooses to cover her hair is somehow less equal, but I do believe that a woman who is denied an education is denied equality. And it is no coincidence that countries where women are well-educated are far more likely to be prosperous.
Now let me be clear: issues of women's equality are by no means simply an issue for Islam. In Turkey, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Indonesia, we have seen Muslim-majority countries elect a woman to lead. Meanwhile, the struggle for women's equality continues in many aspects of American life, and in countries around the world.
Our daughters can contribute just as much to society as our sons, and our common prosperity will be advanced by allowing all humanity – men and women – to reach their full potential. I do not believe that women must make the same choices as men in order to be equal, and I respect those women who choose to live their lives in traditional roles. But it should be their choice. That is why the United States will partner with any Muslim-majority country to support expanded literacy for girls, and to help young women pursue employment through micro-financing that helps people live their dreams.
Finally, I want to discuss economic development and opportunity.
I know that for many, the face of globalization is contradictory. The Internet and television can bring knowledge and information, but also offensive sexuality and mindless violence. Trade can bring new wealth and opportunities, but also huge disruptions and changing communities. In all nations – including my own – this change can bring fear. Fear that because of modernity we will lose of control over our economic choices, our politics, and most importantly our identities – those things we most cherish about our communities, our families, our traditions, and our faith.
But I also know that human progress cannot be denied. There need not be contradiction between development and tradition. Countries like Japan and South Korea grew their economies while maintaining distinct cultures. The same is true for the astonishing progress within Muslim-majority countries from Kuala Lumpur to Dubai. In ancient times and in our times, Muslim communities have been at the forefront of innovation and education.
This is important because no development strategy can be based only upon what comes out of the ground, nor can it be sustained while young people are out of work. Many Gulf States have enjoyed great wealth as a consequence of oil, and some are beginning to focus it on broader development. But all of us must recognize that education and innovation will be the currency of the 21st century, and in too many Muslim communities there remains underinvestment in these areas. I am emphasizing such investments within my country. And while America in the past has focused on oil and gas in this part of the world, we now seek a broader engagement.
On education, we will expand exchange programs, and increase scholarships, like the one that brought my father to America, while encouraging more Americans to study in Muslim communities. And we will match promising Muslim students with internships in America; invest in on-line learning for teachers and children around the world; and create a new online network, so a teenager in Kansas can communicate instantly with a teenager in Cairo.
On economic development, we will create a new corps of business volunteers to partner with counterparts in Muslim-majority countries. And I will host a Summit on Entrepreneurship this year to identify how we can deepen ties between business leaders, foundations and social entrepreneurs in the United States and Muslim communities around the world.
On science and technology, we will launch a new fund to support technological development in Muslim-majority countries, and to help transfer ideas to the marketplace so they can create jobs. We will open centers of scientific excellence in Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, and appoint new Science Envoys to collaborate on programs that develop new sources of energy, create green jobs, digitize records, clean water, and grow new crops. And today I am announcing a new global effort with the Organization of the Islamic Conference to eradicate polio. And we will also expand partnerships with Muslim communities to promote child and maternal health.
All these things must be done in partnership. Americans are ready to join with citizens and governments; community organizations, religious leaders, and businesses in Muslim communities around the world to help our people pursue a better life.
The issues that I have described will not be easy to address. But we have a responsibility to join together on behalf of the world we seek – a world where extremists no longer threaten our people, and American troops have come home; a world where Israelis and Palestinians are each secure in a state of their own, and nuclear energy is used for peaceful purposes; a world where governments serve their citizens, and the rights of all God's children are respected. Those are mutual interests. That is the world we seek. But we can only achieve it together.
I know there are many – Muslim and non-Muslim – who question whether we can forge this new beginning. Some are eager to stoke the flames of division, and to stand in the way of progress. Some suggest that it isn't worth the effort – that we are fated to disagree, and civilizations are doomed to clash. Many more are simply skeptical that real change can occur. There is so much fear, so much mistrust. But if we choose to be bound by the past, we will never move forward. And I want to particularly say this to young people of every faith, in every country – you, more than anyone, have the ability to remake this world.
All of us share this world for but a brief moment in time. The question is whether we spend that time focused on what pushes us apart, or whether we commit ourselves to an effort – a sustained effort – to find common ground, to focus on the future we seek for our children, and to respect the dignity of all human beings.
It is easier to start wars than to end them. It is easier to blame others than to look inward; to see what is different about someone than to find the things we share. But we should choose the right path, not just the easy path. There is also one rule that lies at the heart of every religion – that we do unto others as we would have them do unto us. This truth transcends nations and peoples – a belief that isn't new; that isn't black or white or brown; that isn't Christian, or Muslim or Jew. It's a belief that pulsed in the cradle of civilization, and that still beats in the heart of billions. It's a faith in other people, and it's what brought me here today.
We have the power to make the world we seek, but only if we have the courage to make a new beginning, keeping in mind what has been written.
The Holy Koran tells us, "O mankind! We have created you male and a female; and we have made you into nations and tribes so that you may know one another."
The Talmud tells us: "The whole of the Torah is for the purpose of promoting peace."
The Holy Bible tells us, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God."
The people of the world can live together in peace. We know that is God's vision. Now, that must be our work here on Earth. Thank you. And may God's peace be upon you.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/04/us/politics/04obama.text.html
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_889oBKkNU [with comments] [the official The Obama White House ( https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDGknzyQfNiThyt4vg4MlTQ , https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDGknzyQfNiThyt4vg4MlTQ/videos ) upload at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCJrTx29ENQ (comments disabled)] [and see also in particular (linked in) http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=39512678 and preceding and following, http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=116290235 and preceding and following]
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Trump does not say ‘radical Islamic terrorism’
AM Joy
5/21/17
Joy Reid and her panel discuss Donald Trump’s speech in Saudi Arabia, which some consider ‘the height of hypocrisy’ for its measured language for Muslim leaders compared to his demonizing campaign rhetoric. Duration: 12:16
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/trump-does-not-say-radical-islamic-terrorism-949687875629
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Advice to Trump staffers: Run!
AM Joy
5/21/17
Joy Reid and her panelists debate: Will people who stick around in the Trump administration be able to survive (or thrive), or will their careers be destroyed? Duration: 7:48
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/advice-to-trump-staffers-run-949699651614 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfGFcYCLqC4 [with comments]
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Sheriff Clarke: A ‘fraud’ with fake medals?
AM Joy
5/21/17
Trump-supporter Sheriff David Clarke is coming under scrutiny for apparently wearing fake medals on his uniform, plagiarizing his thesis on homeland security, and more. Joy Reid and her panel discuss. Duration: 7:43
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/sheriff-clarke-a-fraud-with-fake-medals-949696067630 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCp66ZR_7aY [with comments] [and see also in particular (linked in) http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=131552746 (and any future following)]
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Lawrence O’Donnell and Joy Reid talk Trump
AM Joy
5/21/17
What will it take for Republicans to stand up to Donald Trump? And can the Democrats fight back without any clear leader? Joy Reid and Lawrence O’Donnell, host of The Last Word on MSNBC, discuss this and more. Duration: 14:10
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/lawrence-o-donnell-and-joy-reid-talk-trump-949657155802 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywPlTH5koOo [with comments]
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Roger Ailes’ legacy from Nixon to FOX
AM Joy
5/21/17
Joan Walsh of The Nation tells Joy Reid that Roger Ailes created the political divide he then exploited at FOX News as a young, political consultant. Watch Joy’s panel discuss. Duration: 9:47
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/roger-ailes-legacy-from-nixon-to-fox-949667395910 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dudOGMWFsqY [with comments]
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Barber reignites King’s ‘Poor People's Campaign’
AM Joy
5/21/17
Joy Reid speaks to Rev. William Barber about how he is stepping down as president of the North Carolina NAACP to resurrect the final crusade of Dr. Martin Luther King – a movement to help the nation’s poor. Duration: 6:03
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/am-joy/watch/barber-reignites-king-s-poor-people-s-campaign-949680195540
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Trump Enters The Belly Of The Beast: 5/21/17 - Full Show
Published on May 22, 2017 by The Alex Jones Channel [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvsye7V9psc-APX6wV1twLg / https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAlexJonesChannel , https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAlexJonesChannel/videos ]
Sunday, May 21st 2017: Trump in Saudi Arabia - President Trump stops in Saudi Arabia to give a speech on cooperation in the fight against terrorism during his diplomacy tour across the region. We discuss the militant anti-Trump Antifa riots planned for July, the latest on North Korea following Sunday's new medium-range missile test and Steven Colbert's new propaganda piece against Alex Jones.
https://www.infowars.com/trump-to-cast-battle-against-islamist-extremism-as-fight-with-barbaric-criminals/
https://www.infowars.com/us-saudi-arabia-seal-weapons-deal-worth-nearly-110-billion-immediately-350-billion-over-10-years/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQvKg-CPH3k [with comments]
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Stupid Watergate: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
Published on May 21, 2017 by LastWeekTonight [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3XTzVzaHQEd30rQbuvCtTQ / https://www.youtube.com/user/LastWeekTonight , https://www.youtube.com/user/LastWeekTonight/videos ]
John Oliver discusses the shocking magnitude and potential impact of the latest revelations surrounding the Russia investigation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVFdsl29s_Q [with (over 7,000) comments] [and see also in particular (linked in) http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=131526012 and preceding and following]
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Netanyahu welcomes Trump to Israel
Published on May 22, 2017 by Washington Post [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHd62-u_v4DvJ8TCFtpi4GA / https://www.youtube.com/user/WashingtonPost , https://www.youtube.com/user/WashingtonPost/videos ]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed President Trump to Israel on May 22. He called Trump's visit "truly historic."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kapyA2IJeQk [with comments]
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Trump delivers remarks at welcoming ceremony in Israel
Published on May 22, 2017 by Washington Post
President Trump encouraged peace and unity in his remarks at a welcome ceremony in Israel on May 22.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ptJu9yKydJE [with comments]
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President Trump at the Western Wall (C-SPAN)
Published on May 22, 2017 by C-SPAN
President Trump at the Western Wall.
https://www.c-span.org/video/?428851-1/president-trump-visits-western-wall
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwOz_TlswJw [with comments]
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President Trump Meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel
Published on May 22, 2017 by The White House [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYxRlFDqcWM4y7FfpiAN3KQ / https://www.youtube.com/user/whitehouse , https://www.youtube.com/user/whitehouse/videos ]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBMFe_IaJ_I [with comments]
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Watch President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu deliver joint statement
Streamed live on May 22, 2017 by PBS NewsHour [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6ZFN9Tx6xh-skXCuRHCDpQ / https://www.youtube.com/user/PBSNewsHour , https://www.youtube.com/user/PBSNewsHour/videos ]
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will deliver a joint statement on Monday.
Remarks by President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu in Joint Statement
Prime Minister's Residence
Jerusalem
May 22, 2017
https://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2017/05/22/remarks-president-trump-and-prime-minister-netanyahu-joint-statement [official transcript]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xu4EBG6eDHA [Bibi's and Trump's performances begin at c. the 24:15 mark; comments disabled] [official White House upload at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrQuiMX7BZ8 (with comments)]
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Trump says he didn't mention Israel to Russians
Published on May 22, 2017 by CNN [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCupvZG-5ko_eiXAupbDfxWw / https://www.youtube.com/user/CNN , https://www.youtube.com/user/CNN/videos ]
President Donald Trump sought to rebut claims that he damaged Israeli intelligence capabilities by revealing highly classified information to Russian operatives earlier this month. CNN's Jim Acosta reports.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dO1-fSu9XE [with comments]
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"Day 123" Donald Trump is 1st Sitting U.S. President to Visit the Israel Crying Wall
Published on May 23, 2017 by Bravo Alternative Media
On "Day 123" [May 22, 2017] of the Donald Trump White House Regime, Trump becomes the First sitting U.S. President to visit the Israel Crying Wall. Is there anything that is more important to Americans than that Wall ? Jobs, Jobs and Jobs !!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-UXY9LhroXQ [with comments]
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Melania Swats Away Donald's Hand In Latest Viral Misery From Trumpland
May 22, 2017
It’s been well documented that Donald Trump is a total dick to his wife. So it’s no surprise that when he extended his hand on the tarmac in Israel this morning Melania literally swatted it away [ https://twitter.com/raggapegs/status/866599179958833152 ].
It’s already getting meme’d and we can expect this video [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnfYF_RTEc0 (just above, as embedded; with {over 6,000} comments)] to be fully viral by lunchtime. Donald Trump, aside from being a shitty president, is not a good person. And his wife Melania clearly knows that.
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[ https://twitter.com/h2oicemarj/status/866618351220436992 (with comments)]
http://gizmodo.com/melania-swats-away-donalds-hand-in-latest-viral-misery-1795426910 [with comments]
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Trump Isn't the President Israel Was Hoping For
U.S. President Donald Trump (R) laughs with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a joint news conference at the White House in Washington, U.S., February 15, 2017.
Instead, the Netanyahu government is nervous about the new administration.
May 22, 2017
https://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2017/05/trump-israel-netanyahu-bennett-settlement/527541/ [with comments] [and see also in particular (linked in) http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=128746484 and preceding and following]
Israelis cheered for Trump. But they may miss Obama more than they expected.
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington in February. He’ll go to Israel next week.
Policy vs. personality in Middle East politics.
By Daniel Shapiro
May 19, 2017
https://www.washingtonpost.com/posteverything/wp/2017/05/19/israelis-cheered-for-trump-but-they-may-miss-obama-more-than-they-expected/ [with embedded video, and comments]
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The Daily 202: Trump hypocrisy continues at home and abroad
MAY 22, 2017
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/powerpost/paloma/daily-202/2017/05/22/daily-202-trump-hypocrisy-continues-at-home-and-abroad/59222105e9b69b2fb981db65/ [with embedded videos, and comments]
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Full Show - Ties Of Terrorism To Saudi Arabia Taint Trump’s Trip - 05/22/2017
Published on May 22, 2017 by The Alex Jones Channel
Monday, May 22nd 2017: President Trump went directly to Saudi Arabia and said it's time to eradicate ISIS, which the country has been bankrolling for years. Also, the annual Bilderberg meeting is coming up, and insider Daniel Estulin reveals what to expect. Also, DC insiders Roger Stone and Jerome Corsi report on the current attacks against Trump by the globalists.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTHRSHz1VKc [with comments]
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This is How Low the Trump Apologists Will Stoop | The Resistance with Keith Olbermann | GQ
Published on May 22, 2017 by GQ [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsEukrAd64fqA7FjwkmZ_Dw / https://www.youtube.com/user/GQVideos , https://www.youtube.com/user/GQVideos/videos , https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0hKMB1-xkc-XWNf9VL-LxVYysdHpjyMF ]
The shameful conspiracy theory that won’t distract from Russia.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5AM-UUeCXI [with comments] [and see also in particular (linked in) http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=131520771 and preceding and following, http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=131540183 and preceding and following]
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Infowars White House Press Credentials LIVE Announcement
Streamed live on May 22, 2017 by The Alex Jones Channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eXwaiOBv7g [with comments]
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Trumps Orb Is Nothing More Than A TV Remote For Giant Threat Fusion Center
Streamed live on May 22, 2017 by The Alex Jones Channel
Killing C.I.A. Informants, China Crippled U.S. Spying Operations
An honor guard outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing last month. The Chinese government killed or imprisoned 18 to 20 C.I.A sources from 2010 through 2012.
Investigators still disagree how it happened, but the unsettled nature of the China investigation demonstrates the difficulty of conducting counterespionage investigations into sophisticated spy services.
MAY 20, 2017
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/20/world/asia/china-cia-spies-espionage.html
After Report on Killings of C.I.A. Sources, China Asserts Right to Defend Itself
The Great Hall of the People in Beijing. A Foreign Ministry spokeswoman would not confirm or deny a New York Times report that for two years starting in 2010, China killed or imprisoned more than a dozen C.I.A. sources, crippling United States intelligence gathering there.
MAY 22, 2017
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/22/world/asia/china-cia-espionage-response.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBSApfGV7IE [with comments] [and again, see also in particular (linked in) http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=131542289 and preceding and following]
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Infowars Nightly News LIVE: Explosion At Ariana Grande Concert!
Streamed live on May 22, 2017 by The Alex Jones Channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzMXrHxWjMI [with comments]
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Radical Islam Challenges Trump: Ariana Grande Concert Bombed 19 Dead
Published on May 22, 2017 by The Alex Jones Channel
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWcAndovO1Q [with comments]
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Police Investigating Possible Suicide Bomber in Manchester, England
All In with Chris Hayes
5/22/17
MSNBC Terror Analyst Malcom Nance talks with Chris Hayes about the explosion that killed at least 19 and injured others. Duration: 7:18
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc-news/watch/police-investigating-possible-suicide-bomber-in-manchester-explosion-950739011907
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US authorities look for clues to Manchester explosion
The Rachel Maddow Show
5/22/17
Jurn Zarate, NBC News senior national security analyst, talks with Rachel Maddow about how U.S. authorities are reviewing any recent intelligence that could aid in understanding the tragedy in Manchester, England. Duration: 7:05
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/us-authorities-look-for-clues-to-manchester-explosion-950864963666
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Echoes of past attacks seen in Manchester Arena explosion
The Rachel Maddow Show
5/22/17
Malcolm Nance, terrorism analyst, talks with Rachel Maddow about past terror attacks at large public events that share characteristics with the explosion at an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England. Duration: 6:35
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/echoes-of-past-attacks-seen-in-manchester-arena-explosion-950900291592
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Investigators look for telltale signs in Manchester explosion
The Rachel Maddow Show
5/22/17
Rukmini Callimachi, correspondent for The New York Times, talks with Rachel Maddow about the types of clues that will be scrutinized by investigators in determining responsibility for the explosion at England's Manchester Arena. Duration: 8:40
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/investigators-look-for-telltale-signs-in-manchester-explosion-950887491667 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4akvoIltW48 [with comments]
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Witness recounts panic in Manchester Arena
The Rachel Maddow Show
5/22/17
Zac Haniff, who was in attendance at the Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena, describes the scene of panic and chaos as realization spread that an explosion had taken place as the concert ended. Duration: 3:59
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/witness-recounts-panic-in-manchester-arena-950891587707
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Electronic trail key in Manchester explosion investigation
The Rachel Maddow Show
5/22/17
Rukmini Callimachi, correspondent for The New York Times, talks with Rachel Maddow about the value of any electronic clues, from laptops and phones to social media, in helping investigators track down the actors and organizers in any terror attack. Duration: 2:02
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow/watch/electronic-trail-key-in-manchester-explosion-investigation-950909507864
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Bratton: 'Terrorist Tactics Are Evolving With Time'
The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell
5/22/17
Former New York City Police Commissioner Bill Bratton discusses how technology can both help and hinder an investigation like the one in Manchester after an explosion killed at least 19. Duration: 4:05
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc-news/watch/bratton-terrorist-tactics-are-evolving-with-time-950846531911
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Manchester 'Surreally Quiet' After Explosion
The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell
5/22/17
Michael Warall, a reporter for ITV, describes the scene in Manchester in the hours after a fatal explosion. Duration: 3:34
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/brian-williams/watch/manchester-surreally-quiet-after-explosion-950859331523
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Witnesses Describe Fear After Manchester Explosion
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
5/22/17
Witnesses describe trying to leave the arena and seeing a flash of light during the explosion at Manchester Arena. Duration: 1:14
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/brian-williams/watch/witnesses-describe-fear-after-manchester-explosion-950860355647
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Manchester Arena the Largest in the U.K.
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
5/22/17
NBC's Kelly Cobiella reports on the city of Manchester and the arena which reportedly holds 21,000 people. Duration: 4:16
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/brian-williams/watch/manchester-arena-the-largest-in-the-u-k-950864963648
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Report: Trump Asked Intelligence Chiefs to Push Back Against FBI Collusion Probe
The 11th Hour with Brian Williams
5/22/17
Brian Williams talks with a panel about a Washington Post report that Trump asked intelligence officials to say they saw no evidence the Trump campaign had colluded with Russian election interference. Duration: 8:52
©2017 NBCNews.com
http://www.msnbc.com/brian-williams/watch/report-trump-asked-intelligence-chiefs-to-push-back-against-fbi-probe-950877251975 , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6IJBN0VzUw [with comments] [and see also in particular (linked in) http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=131570955 and preceding and following, http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.aspx?message_id=131573597 and preceding (and any future following)]
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White House Scandals: Then & Now
Published on May 22, 2017 by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMtFAi84ehTSYSE9XoHefig , https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMtFAi84ehTSYSE9XoHefig/videos ]
Here's a nostalgic look back at the things we used to care about before 2017 rolled around.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDIoiTyK7S0 [with comments]
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Postcards From Trump
Published on May 23, 2017 by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Based on these postcards, it seems that President Trump's first foreign trip has him feeling like a homesick (or bad) guy.
[originally aired May 22, 2017]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Utxs7Wb7GJI [with comments]
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Orbs And Swords: Trump's Weekend In Saudi Arabia
Published on May 23, 2017 by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
[originally aired May 22, 2017]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sREGo3l-F0 [with comments]
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Trump's Israel Visit Aims To Promote Lasting 'Peach'
Published on May 23, 2017 by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Stephen takes a look at the White House's second presidential stop abroad and second-millionth typo.
[originally aired May 22, 2017]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESVTn0ZWQi0 [with comments]
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Rachel Maddow Wonders Why Bannon And Priebus Went Home Early
Published on May 23, 2017 by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
MSNBC's Rachel Maddow breaks down the implications, both at home and abroad, of Trump's first days in the Middle East.
[originally aired May 22, 2017]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAxWOT3-IMQ [with comments]
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Rachel Maddow Has Faith In Republicans' Morals
Published on May 23, 2017 by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
If the evidence of Russian ties becomes clear, Rachel Maddow believes that Republicans in the House and Senate will rise to the occasion and do the right thing.
[originally aired May 22, 2017 (U.S. central time)]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aVFj8zkiRc [with comments]
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Trump Goes Abroad Amid Escalating Russia Probe: A Closer Look
Published on May 22, 2017 by Late Night with Seth Meyers [ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVTyTA7-g9nopHeHbeuvpRA / https://www.youtube.com/user/LateNightSeth , https://www.youtube.com/user/LateNightSeth/videos ]
Seth takes a closer look at the scandals awaiting Donald Trump at home when he returns from his first foreign trip as president.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMqG14g-Kcw [with comments]
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President Trump Gives Remarks with President Abbas
Published on May 23, 2017 by The White House
Bethlehem.
[no official transcript yet available at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-and-remarks ]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dleBpzJ8qds [with comments]
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