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Obama’s speech resonates with Cairo crowd

Sachin Seth
I thought it was really effective in its own way and for its own purpose, which was to get Muslims and Americans thinking about their attitudes toward one another and to show the Arab world that America’s new government is committed to mending international relationships that have been negatively affected by Muslim extremists.
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Obama will try and mend U.S.-Islam relations

Sachin Seth
The way in which Islam is portrayed in western media is not its true form. Extremists have soiled the foundation of the world’s second largest religion. A lot of people have an innate prejudice towards anyone who looks remotely Muslim or even just dark and suspicious.
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Obama to speak tonight

Sachin Seth
The time has come. Obama's first speech to a joint session of Congress takes place tonight at 9 p.m., broadcast on all major television stations. Will he extend a hand towards Iran, following up on his promise to engage in open discourse with President Ahmadinejad? What will he say about health care reform? The economy?
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President Barack Obama

Sachin Seth
He spoke of laying the groundwork for a productive and happy tomorrow, one where future generations don't inherit the same worries we face today, to make sure they are able to harness the freedom that is rightfully theirs and to keep its flame lit as it passes from generation to generation.
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Bush’s last radio address to the nation

John M. Guilfoil
The following is the full text of President George W. Bush's final radio address to the nation before he leaves office next week. THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. For the last eight years, I have had the honor ...