Koran desecration before White House not representative of US, American values: Roemer
September 13th, 2010 - 7:28 pm ICT by ANINew Delhi, Sept.13 (ANI): US Ambassador to India, Timothy J. Roemer, on Monday said that the desecration of the Koran before the White House in Washington over the weekend, did were not representative of America and American values.
Addressing a news conference at Roosevelt House here on the incident, Roemer said: “On behalf of everyone at the U.S.Embassy in India, I condemn such acts as disrespectful, intolerant, divisive, and un-representative of American values. The deliberate destruction of any holy book is an abhorrent act.”
“The acts of this one individual These acts are well outside of the American mainstream and offend millions, including myself. Our commitment to religious tolerance and religious freedom goes back to the very beginning of our nation and will continue to be a guiding principle of our country well into the future. Islam has its rightful and equal place at the table in America along with all other religions and always will,” he added.
He further said: “Extremists in all countries seek to sow hatred rather than peaceful co-existence. But as President Obama said, “America and Islam are not exclusive and need not be in competition. Instead, they overlap, and share common principles - principles of justice and progress; tolerance and the dignity of all human beings.” One misguided American tearing pages from the Holy Quran will not change this - today, tomorrow, or ever.”
“We are also dismayed to see reports that a school and a church in Kashmir and Punjab have been attacked and destroyed by rioters. We strongly support local authorities’ appeal for calm and an end to the violence,” Roemer said in conclusion. (ANI)
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