People say, well, do you ever hear any other voices other than, like, a few people? Of course I do.

I think there is some methodology in my travels.

According to Muslim teachings, God first revealed His word in the Holy Qur'an to the prophet, Muhammad, during the month of Ramadan. That word has guided billions of believers across the centuries, and those believers built a culture of learning and literature and science. All the world continues to benefit from this faith and its achievements.

...the role of the military is to fight and win war and, therefore, prevent war from happening in the first place.

I have said that the sanction regime is like Swiss cheese - that meant that they weren't very effective.

I understand religion is a walk, it's a journey. And I fully recognize that I'm a sinner, just like you.

Some of the comments that have been uttered about Islam do not reflect the sentiments of my government or the sentiments of most Americans. Islam, as practiced by the vast majority of people, is a peaceful religion, a religion that respects others. Ours is a country based upon tolerance and we welcome people of all faiths in America.