But one thing is already clear. While Mr. Obama’s strong words may resonate today, on the Arab street and in the madrassas and the tea shops and dining tables where the world’s 1.5 billion Muslims congregate, the future actions of Mr. Obama will be far more important. Full Story »
Posted by Kaizar Campwala
Thoughtful comments from Helene Cooper about the impact of President Obama's Cairo speech addressing the Muslim world. This short article is well reasoned and based on factual evidence -- with useful context on America's relationship with Islam. She makes a good point about the similarities between Obama's speech and earlier remarks by then-president Bush, suggesting that words alone are not enough to sway Muslims -- concrete actions are needed.
