I was referring to the perspective of the President. He has been saying all along that Islam is a peaceful religion, hijacked by terrorists. (I think he'll keep on saying it, and it isn't very helpful.)
I think he wanted to believe that --- just like we all did. I think he hoped he could convince some of the muslims that they could be peaceful and freedom loving --- but it just isn't the reality of their ideology, they don't believe in freedom or peace --- except the peace that comes after the entire world submits to them.
I believe/hope that is just his way of saying "Nice Cujo" while loading the shotgun...