John Kerry's Ramadan Greetings

Sunday, October 17, 2004
Statement by John Kerry on the Beginning of Ramadan

Source: JohnKerry.com
For Immediate Release

Ramadan Greetings from John Kerry and John Edwards

Milwaukee, WI - John Kerry issued the following statement today as Muslims
across America and around the world mark the beginning of Ramadan:

"I send my sincere greetings to Muslims across America and around the world
who are beginning the fast for the holy month of Ramadan 1425.

"During this month of charity and reflection, we join you in praying for
peace and understanding. American Muslims span nearly every culture and
race and we honor and recognize the valuable contributions that Muslim
Americans have made to our nation.

"Freedom of religion is a founding principle of our nation. American
society and democracy are stronger when we welcome people of all faiths and
traditions. America needs people of goodwill, and conscience, to come
together and promote peace, as Islam teaches. True understanding and real
progress can only come about when we are all willing to look beyond our
differences and embrace our common humanity."

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