In an interview with Laura Haim on Canal Plus, a French television station, Mr. Obama noted that the United States also could be considered as “one of the largest Muslim countries in the world.” He sought to downplay the expectations of the speech, but he said he hoped the address would raise awareness about Muslims.
I don't think that Obama meant it as it sounded, but it is another instance of Obama rivaling Biden in gaffes when he's off the teleprompter.
He should have said that America is a country with a significant Islamic population, but the way he said it makes it sound like America is dominated by Islamic laws and Muslims.
This new "smart diplomacy" of Obama needs a re-education.
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