Oh, and it’s not the same.
Obama and Bush were all: Islam is awesome.
Trump’s position seems to be: Islam needs to be reformed. But America’s not going to do it. It’s up to you. We’ll partner with you if you need help, but don’t expect us to do your work for you.
Along with encouragement to reform.
I personally think he’s being a bit too optimistic, but he knows more than I do about this matter. So I’m inclined to give him a chance and see what shakes out.
“Our friends will never question our support, and our enemies will never doubt our determination.”
Maybe he should drop another MOAB before he leaves Saudi Arabia. MAybe during dessert with the King.
Sadly it is the same.
In Ankara, I made clear that America is not and never will be at war with Islam.We will, however, relentlessly confront violent extremists who pose a grave threat to our security because we reject the same thing that people of all faiths reject: the killing of innocent men, women, and children. And it is my first duty as President to protect the American people.
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This is not a battle between different faiths, different sects, or different civilizations.
This is a battle between barbaric criminals who seek to obliterate human life, and decent people of all religions who seek to protect it.
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Same.
There ya go!
We'll never reach the stars, if we only aim at planets.