Obama may no longer have a special relationship with Brits but he apes them all the same

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Obama Praises Islam as 'Great Religion'
President says Islam is "part of America," hails the religion's "commitment to justice and progress" AP WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama on Tuesday praised American Muslims for enriching the nation's culture at a dinner to celebrate the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
"The contribution of Muslims to the United States are too long to catalog because Muslims are so interwoven into the fabric of our communities and our country...American Muslims are successful in business and entertainment; in the arts and athletics; in science and in medicine. Above all, they are successful parents, good neighbors, and active citizens." Obama said at the iftar, the dinner that breaks the holiday's daily fast.****It's especially true of our prison communities where many conversions to Islam occur.****...Attendees included Congress' two Muslim members -- Reps. Keith Ellison and Andre Carson...Obama shared the story of Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir,...who broke a state record for most career points as a Massachusetts high school student... Bilqis is an inspiration not simply to Muslim girls -- she's an inspiration to all of us," he said.****Playing in a burka ain't easy.**** Obama also noted the contributions of Muhammad Ali,...borrowed a quote from famous boxer, explaining religion.****On a par with the most profound of Obama's own oratory.**** "A few years ago," Obama said, "he explained this view -- and this is part of why he's The Greatest -- saying, 'Rivers, ponds, lakes and streams -- they all have different names, but they all contain water. Just as religions do -- they all contain truths."'...