“After 9/11, we learned in this country that you can't respond to an insult with an insult. The best way to combat this is through greater understanding and tolerance.”
“What you're seeing people here say is that we understand this is hurtful, but look at the response of the American administration and media, which has been supportive of Muslims. When's the last time that happened?”
“It's a sad day for Muslims, it's a sad day for Arabs, and a sad day for immigrants in general, and for any community that wants to participate in the great political process in the U.S..”
