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Today in History: Bush condemns Islamophobia at Islamic Center address

9/17/2025

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On September 17, 2001, President George W. Bush addressed the Islamic Center of Washington, condemning Islamophobia following the September 11 attacks. He emphasized that the majority of Muslims were horrified by the attacks and affirmed that "Islam is peace." Bush praised American Muslims for their contributions and urged against targeting them with harassment or violence.

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On September 17, 2001, President George W. Bush addressed the Islamic Center of Washington, condemning Islamophobia following the September 11 attacks. He emphasized that the majority of Muslims were horrified by the attacks and affirmed that "Islam is peace." Bush praised American Muslims for their contributions and urged against targeting them with harassment or violence.