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Obama tells Americans not to turn against Islam
US President Barack Obama.

Washington - Obama reiterated that one of the most important things Americans can do is to stay true to who they are as Americans.

By PTI

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Published: Sat 12 Dec 2015, 4:39 PM

Last updated: Sat 12 Dec 2015, 6:42 PM

President Barack Obama on Saturday told his countrymen to remain vigilant against any suspicious activities and appealed to them not to turn against Islam.
In his weekly web and radio address to the nation, Obama said Americans should not turn against one another by letting this fight be defined as a war between America and Islam, which is what Daesh wants and only serves to undermine the national security.
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He praised Americans who have come together to reaffirm the core values and stand up, forcefully, for freedom of religion.
"In the wake of the attacks in Paris and San Bernardino, I know a lot of Americans are asking - 'what can I do?' First, as always, we have to stay vigilant," Obama said.
"If you see something that seems suspicious, say something to law enforcement. Over the years, plots have been uncovered because someone saw something and spoke up," he said.
Obama reiterated that one of the most important things Americans can do is to stay true to who they are as Americans.
"Terrorists like Daesh are trying to divide us along lines of religion and background. That's how they stoke fear. That's how they recruit," he said.

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 "The good news is that Americans are coming together to reaffirm the core values that keep us strong. Political leaders across the spectrum - Democrats and Republicans, liberals and conservatives - are standing up, forcefully, for freedom of religion," he said.
"Across the country, Americans are reaching out to their Muslim friends, neighbours and coworkers - to let them know we're here for each other," Obama said.
"That's the message I hope every Muslim American hears - that we're all part of the same American family. And it's a message all of us can deliver - parents to our children, teachers to their students, leaders in politics and business and entertainment," Obama said.


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