I wonder if he realized that most muslims are genetically from the same pool as Jews. Their great great grandparents were probably Jews.
They were probably all descendants of the first civilizations, the Sumerians, with perhaps some cross breeding (through important family ties, slavery and trade) from the Egyptians, also one of the first two civilizations.
Of course, if you speak with (East) Indians or Chinese, they will tell you that THEY were first. :o)
I wonder why people think it's such a big deal to be one of the first civilizations. It would be if those people were still doing well--which they aren't.